GRE Word List
IMPETUS
a driving force : impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |