GRE Word List
IMPETUOUS
marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
The meaning of the word impetuous is marked by impulsive vehemence or passion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| swill | wash |
| cubicle | a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room |
| impinge | encroach |