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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gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
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zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
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malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
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