impetuous - SAT Word

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impetuous 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "impetuous" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
unthinking
internment
hint
group




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'impetuous':
  Having or marked by violent force.
  Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate.

Synonyms of word 'impetuous' :
 madcap
 tearaway
 hotheaded
 impulsive
 brainish


Usage of the word 'impetuous' in Sentences :
  College students plagiarize routinely, especially from the Internet.
  impetuous youths.
  His rush was so impetuous, that he fairly overturned several of his opponents by dashing against them.
  If things didn't ' come right ' instantly, I was too impetuous, too lazy maybe, to stick with them.
  They're very scattered, very impetuous, very spontaneous.
  If you knew me as a bright and somewhat impetuous youth, and could meet me now, you would see the same entity.

Usage of the word 'impetuous' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 impetuous stream of life..... read more ››

Wall Street Journal   —
 perhaps tends to be a little impetuous, but experience will cure this..... read more ››




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