GRE Word List
IMPETUS
a driving force : impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| dint | force |
| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
| defer | put off |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |