GRE Word List

INCARNATION

the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate

The meaning of the word incarnation is the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate.

Random words

WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse