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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |