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
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
effeteno longer fertile
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
brazenmade of brass
fussyeasily upset : irritable
alludeto make indirect reference
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania