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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immureto enclose within or as if within walls
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
allureto entice by charm or attraction
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable