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
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
upshotthe final result : outcome
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
demolitionthe act of demolishing
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with