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 |
|---|---|
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| quack | to make the characteristic cry of a duck |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| drivel | nonsense |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |