GRE Word List

INCENTIVE

something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action

The meaning of the word incentive is something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action.

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WordMeaning
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
tomebook
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank