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 |
|---|---|
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |