GRE Word List

INCIDENCE

rate of occurrence or influence

The meaning of the word incidence is rate of occurrence or influence.

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WordMeaning
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else