GRE Word List

INCIDENCE

rate of occurrence or influence

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

Random words

WordMeaning
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
mediateoccupying a middle position
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
representationalone that represents: such as