GRE Word List
IMPETUS
a driving force : impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| cohorts | companion |
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |