GRE Word List
INCENDIARY
igniting combustible materials spontaneously
The meaning of the word incendiary is igniting combustible materials spontaneously.
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| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| concordat | compact |
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| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
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