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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |