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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captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
embroiderto ornament with needlework
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
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figmentsomething made up or contrived
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments