GRE Word List

INCENDIARY

igniting combustible materials spontaneously

The meaning of the word incendiary is igniting combustible materials spontaneously.

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WordMeaning
crescendoa gradual increase
prowessdistinguished bravery
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
bestialof or relating to beasts
harrowingacutely distressing or painful