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
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
immobilitynot moving : motionless
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
immureto enclose within or as if within walls