Word of the Day Wednesday: impetuous

im·pet·u·ous

adjective \im-ˈpech-wəs; –ˈpe-chə-, -chü-əs\

: acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought

1:  marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>

2:  marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>

— im·pet·u·ous·ly adverb

— im·pet·u·ous·ness noun

Definition source: http://www.merriam-webster.com

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