ETYM Latin abruptus, p. p. of abrumpere to break off; ab + rumpere to break. Related to Rupture.
1. Exceedingly sudden and unexpected.
2. Extremely steep; SYN. precipitous, sharp.
3. Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions; SYN. disconnected.
4. Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner.

1. Offensively bold; SYN. cheeky, nervy.
2. Presumptuously daring; SYN. daredevil, temerarious.

Rash; precipitate.

ETYM From Head.
Extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic; SYN. intoxicating.

ETYM French impetueux, Latin impetuosus. Related to Impetus.
Marked by violent force.

ETYM Cf. French impulsif.
1. Proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus; SYN. unprompted.
2. Without forethought.

1. Of or pertaining to pepper; having the qualities of pepper; hot; pungent.
2. (Figurative) Hot-tempered; passionate.

1. Accomplished rapidly and without delay; SYN. speedy.
2. Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; SYN. ready.
3. Easily aroused or excited; SYN. warm.
4. (Archaic) Alive.

Easily angered; irascible.

ETYM Latin rapidus, from rapere to seize and carry off, to snatch or hurry away; perhaps akin to Greek arpazein: cf. French rapide. Related to Harpy, Ravish.
1. Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; SYN. speedy.
2. Done or occurring in a brief period of time.

Imprudently incurring risk

(Homonym: rood).
1. Impertinent; impolite; oarse or vulgar in manner.
2. Lacking refinement or delicacy: ignorant, unlearned; inelegant, uncouth; offensive in manner or action; discourteous; uncivilized, savage; coarse, vulgar.
3. Marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill; inexperienced.
4. Robust, sturdy.
5. Occurring abruptly and disconcertingly. + prikaži više

1. Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
2. Keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
3. Quick and forceful
4. Very sudden and in great amount or degree
5. Harsh; SYN. sharp-worded, tart.
6. (Music) Raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

Having a quick temper

So remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

ETYM Latin vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. French véhément. Related to Vehicle, and Mental.
Characterized by great force or energy.