GRE Word List
IMPETUS
a driving force : impulse
The meaning of the word impetus is a driving force : impulse.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| ensconce | shelter |
| indite | make up |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |