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 |
|---|---|
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| progeny | descendants |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |