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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|---|---|
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
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| lopsided | leaning to one side |
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| doze | to sleep lightly |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
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