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

WordMeaning
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
executionerone who executes
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged