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
solicitto make petition to : entreat
indicativeserving to indicate
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
untenablenot able to be defended
garnerto gather into storage