Question

by studying the suffix, the reader can determine that \impetuous\ most likely means
○ \having the quality of acting impulsive or with emotion.\
○ \someone who is filled with impulsiveness and emotion.\
○ \someone who acts without impulsiveness or emotion.\
○ \having a state or condition that is impulsive or emotional.\

Explanation:

The suffix “-ous” typically means “having the quality of” or “full of”. “Impetuous” is an adjective describing a quality. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: “having the quality of acting impulsive or with emotion” matches the suffix meaning (describing a quality of acting in a certain way) and the sense of “impetuous” (acting impulsively/emotionally).
• Option 2: “someone who...” is incorrect as “impetuous” describes a quality, not a person (noun - like “someone”).
• Option 3: The meaning is opposite (says “without impulsiveness or emotion”), which is wrong.
• Option 4: “having a state or condition” is less accurate than “having the quality of acting” as “impetuous” relates to actions, not a general state.

Answer:

A. “having the quality of acting impulsive or with emotion.”