GRE Word List
INCIPIENT
beginning to come into being or to become apparent
The meaning of the word incipient is beginning to come into being or to become apparent.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |
| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |