GRE Word List
INCIDENTAL
not essential; minor; N: something incidental
The meaning of the word incidental is not essential; minor; N: something incidental.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glib | fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick |
| delusive | deceptive; likely to delude; misleading; raising vain hopes; Ex. delusive promises |
| filigree | delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork |
| ulterior | intentionally hidden; beyond what is evident; situated beyond; unstated and often questionable; Ex. ulterior motive |
| inculcate | teach (ideas or principles); instill |
| bristle | short stiff hair; V: (hair or fur) stand up stiffly |
| cursory | casual; hastily done with little attention to detail |
| sprout | begin to grow; give off shoots or buds; N: new growth on a plant; shoot |
| indifferent | unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad |
| threat | sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain. |
