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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WordMeaning
allureto entice by charm or attraction
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
daintysomething delicious to the taste
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation