VOCABULARY

 I m p e t u s [ noun ] ( IM-puh-tus ) =  stimulation or

encouragement resulting in increased activity

Ex. The high salary and generous benefits package

were impetus enough to apply for the job.

 Gormless [adjective ] (GORM-lus ) = lacking intelligence

Ex. It would be difficult to think of many things more gormless than

driving a car while blindfolded

 Portend [Verb] (por-TEND) = to give an omen or

anticipatory sign of

EX. The old saying about a halo around the moon portending rain has
some truth to it

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