impetuous

Day 22Level 2

ihm-PEH-choo-uhs

impulsive

acting without thinking; impulsive

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

abrupt, hasty, vehement

Antonyms:

cautious, circumspect, thoughtful

Example Sentence:

The new majority in the House has shown a penchant for hasty impetuous action -- when patience and persistence is what's needed.

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insensitive to others feelings

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concerned with act of thinking or perceiving

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di-TRAK-shun

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