GRE Word List

INCIDENCE

rate of occurrence or influence

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

Random words

WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
penetrateto pass into or through
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions