USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

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What does impetuous mean?
A
to act suddenly
B
dark and gloomy
C
very fast
D
danger
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -/ɪmˈpetʃ.u.əs/ likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions: He’s so impetuous-why can’t he think things over before he rushes into them?

Detailed explanation-2: -impetuous • -PECH-uh-wus • adjective. 1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion 2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common synonyms of sudden are abrupt, headlong, impetuous, and precipitate. While all these words mean “showing undue haste or unexpectedness, ” sudden stresses unexpectedness and sharpness or violence of action.

Detailed explanation-4: -impulsive Add to list Share. If someone is impulsive, it means that they act on instinct, without thinking decisions through. If you worked for an entire year to save money for a car and then suddenly decided to spend it all on a diamond tiara instead, that would be an impulsive purchase.

Detailed explanation-5: -Impetuous, impulsive both refer to persons who are hasty and precipitate in action, or to actions not preceded by thought. Impetuous suggests eagerness, violence, rashness: impetuous vivacity; impetuous desire; impetuous words. Impulsive emphasizes spontaneity and lack of reflection: an impulsive act of generosity.

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