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
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
quenchput out
porouspossessing or full of pores
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted