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
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling