GRE Word List
IMPETUS
a driving force : impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| contagion | a contagious disease |
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| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
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| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |