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 |
|---|---|
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| nib | bill |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |