Essentials Vocabulary - Week 22 imperative: Meaning
Usage
[im-PER-uh-tiv] Adjective/Noun Absolutely necessary or required. (adj.) A command. (n.) ● ●
It is imperative to clean up after using the gymnasium. (adj.) It is an imperative to keep good relationships among nations. (n.)
Synonyms
necessary, critical, crucial, essential, immediate
Antonyms
inessential, insignificant, optional
imperious: Meaning
[im-PEER-ee-uh s] Adjective Domineering in a haughty manner. Urgent or needed. ●
Usage
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The president has an imperious manner which intimidates his staff. The Queen raised her hand in an imperious manner and signalled the end of discussion.
Synonyms
bossy, overbearing, arrogant, haughty, tyrannical
Antonyms
democratic, humble, meek
impetuous: Meaning Usage
[im-PECH-oo-uh s] Adjective Of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc. ● ●
He regretted his impetuous decision to buy a sports car. It's easy to be impetuous when you're young and carefree.
Synonyms
rash, hasty, reckless, impulsive
Antonyms
calm, cautious