GRE Word List
IMPETUOUS
marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
The meaning of the word impetuous is marked by impulsive vehemence or passion.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| outlandish | of or relating to another country : foreign |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |