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Impetuous

Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.

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Forceful 84% connected

Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

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Forceful 84% connected

Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

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Incautious 84% connected

Not cautious; not circumspect; not attending to the circumstances on which safety and interest depend; heedless; careless; as, an incautious step; an…

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Incautious 84% connected

Not cautious; not circumspect; not attending to the circumstances on which safety and interest depend; heedless; careless; as, an incautious step; an…

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Impetuosity 74% connected

The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence.

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Impetuosity 74% connected

The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence.

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Brainish 92% connected

Hot-headed; furious.

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Impulsive 92% connected

Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

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Madcap 92% connected

Inclined to wild sports; delighting in rash, absurd, or dangerous amusements.

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