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
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
longevitya long duration of individual life