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 |
|---|---|
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| postulate | demand |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |