Question

3. Select the statement that does not use the word ‘impetus’ correctly.
a) The slope added impetus to his speed.
b) His articles provided the main impetus for change.
c) The report may provide further impetus for reform.
d) She expressed impetus over the difficulty of finding a job.

Answer 1

a driving force : IMPULSE

(2): INCENTIVE, STIMULUS

b: stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity

2: the property possessed by a moving body in virtue of its mass and its motion —used of bodies moving suddenly or violently to indicate the origin and intensity of the motion

Answer 2

d) She expressed impetus over the difficulty of finding a job is the statement that does not use the word ‘impetus’ correctly.

• The word "impetus" refers to the "energy or force that motivates occurrence of a particular action".
• Synonyms or similar words are impulsion, propulsion, momentum etc.
• Antonyms or opposite words from impetus are block, hindrance, discouragement etc.
• Another example stating use of impetus in a sentence is - The skills of students was the impetus of developing new technology.