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 |
|---|---|
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| license | permission to act |