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
galea strong current of air:
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
edicta proclamation having the force of law
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair