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 |
|---|---|
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| gadfly | any of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| apiarist | beekeeper |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| commune | talk over |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |