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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|---|---|
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
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| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
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| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
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