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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scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
uprightperpendicular
lopsidedleaning to one side
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capacitylegal competency (see competence
dozeto sleep lightly
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
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