GRE Word List
IMPETUS
a driving force : impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| reprise | a musical repetition: |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
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