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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
depredationto lay waste : plunder
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
hovelan open shed or shelter
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol