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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| rightful | just |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| matinee | a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |