Vocabulary Drill Word Origins
impetuous
Based on its etymology,
which sentence best uses the
word "impetuous"?
A. Due to his impetuous nature, he spent
little time planning ahead.
B. If a President of the United States
breaks the law, he can be impetuous by
the Senate.
Origin:
1350-1400 - Middle English, Late Latin = in +
petere, "to go," "to seek," also "violent"
C. It was an impetuous moment, basking
in the sun, leisurely waiting for the tide to
come in.