GRE Word List
IMPETUS
moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse.
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deviate | turn away from (a principle, norm); move away from an accepted standard; swerve; depart; diverge; N. deviation; Ex. deviation of the path of light by a prism |
patent | obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N. |
dilemma | situation that requires a choice between equally unfavorable options; problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives |
chore | daily domestic task (such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping); unpleasant task |
desultory | aimless; haphazard; digressing at random |
termination | end; V. terminate |
tipple | drink (alcoholic beverages) frequently; N: alcoholic drink |
entomology | study of insects |
benediction | blessing |
apropos | with reference to; regarding; Ex. remarks apropos (of) the present situation; ADJ. ADV. |