GRE Word List

IMPETUS

a driving force : impulse

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

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exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
pulchritudephysical comeliness
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
hazarda source of danger
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles