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impulse

/ˈɪmpʌls/
im · pulse ˈɪm · pʌls
English Definition
n. a sudden strong desire to do something
中文释义
冲动
Significado en Español
impulso
한국어 뜻
충동
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thúc đẩy, sự bốc đồng
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Example Sentence

She bought the shoes on impulse.

她一时冲动买了这双鞋。

Synonyms
urge whim instinct
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “impulse”:

  1. A urge
  2. B strategy
  3. C deliberation
  4. D plan
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A — urge. “impulse” means n. a sudden strong desire to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

On a sudden ______, she bought a bright red hat that she did not need.

  1. A impulse
  2. B plan
  3. C schedule
  4. D routine
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A — impulse. “impulse” means n. a sudden strong desire to do something

Common questions about “impulse”

What does “impulse” mean?

impulse — n. a sudden strong desire to do something. In Chinese: 冲动.

How do you pronounce “impulse”?

impulse is pronounced /ˈɪmpʌls/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · pulse.

How do you use “impulse” in a sentence?

She bought the shoes on impulse. (她一时冲动买了这双鞋。)

What are synonyms for “impulse”?

urge, whim, instinct — all close in meaning to impulse (n. a sudden strong desire to do something).

Is “impulse” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. impulse appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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