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Vocabulary Drill - Word Origins Flashcards

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  • the origin, history, and evolution of a word is called its etymology
  • consult a dictionary to learn the etymology of a given work
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impetuous

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  • n. rash, marked by sudden passion
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impetus

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  • n. driving force, impulse
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impulse

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  • n. urge, motivation
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