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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| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| raspy | harsh |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| indeterminate | not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague |
| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |