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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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. |