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 |
|---|---|
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
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| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |