Impetus

noun IM-puh-tus

What it means

Impetus is a force or impulse. It causes something, like a process or activity, to be done. It also makes it become more active. It is often used with for and sometimes with to.

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June 30, 2025

Expunge

verb- ik-SPUNJ

What It Means

To expunge something is to remove it completely, whether by obliterating it, striking it out, or marking it for deletion. Expunge is most commonly applied in cases in which documentation of something is removed from an official record.