GRE Word List

IMPETUS

a driving force : impulse

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

Random words

WordMeaning
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
cohortscompanion
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable