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 |
|---|---|
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
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| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
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| poise | balance |
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