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something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective:
The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given (a) fresh impetus to the cause.
impetus by Hello2014 November 6, 2014

impetuous 

Mike Tysons Style.
"My style is impetuous, my defence is Impregnable." - Mike Tyson
impetuous by higuystys October 16, 2019

Imperious Interruptus

The right of all bosses to hijack the conversations of subordinates. Said subordinates then must just awkwardly stand there while the boss talks to someone else with their back to you pretending you don't exist.
Dave: Then we can do the load testing and...
Boss: IMPERIOUS INTERRUPTUS!
*Dave stands there awkwardly*
Boss: Dave, stand there awkwardly while I talk to Pete as if you don't exist.

impiteous 

Pitiless, without pity. Cruel, merciless.
The impiteous king decided for the woman to be executed.
impiteous by Marein October 30, 2008

impediousity

When another party's procrastination and inability to make a decision affects your ability to complete a task.
John's impediousity prevented Jim from finishing the deck.
impediousity by Poutine10 July 1, 2008

imperiously 

Arrogantly, domineering, or overbearing

If someone asks you to do something imperiosly there will be consequences for not doing it.
Man with gun: "give me the money!" the man said imperiously

Random person: "Ok, Ok don't shoot!"
imperiously by Xiophillio April 13, 2009