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What does impetuous mean?

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Adjective
  1. Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
  2. Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
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Her feelings were warm and impetuous, but she was placable, tender and constant.
As you make decisions, think about the difference between being spontaneous and being impetuous.
He quickly apologized, but the rather impetuous soldier demanded that the matter be settled in a sword duel.
The reformist troops weren't rash or impetuous enough to do something so drastic without direct orders.
He didn't experience Stockholm syndrome, identifying with triumphant soldiers roaring by in impetuous tanks.
Meggy is impetuous, spoilt, emotionally unfinished and, despite the puppy fat, awkwardly attractive.

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