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
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
retractto draw back or in
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)