GRE Word List

IMPETUS

a driving force : impulse

The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.

Random words

WordMeaning
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
blemishto spoil by a flaw
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand