GRE Word List

INCREMENT

the amount or degree by which something changes

The meaning of the word increment is the amount or degree by which something changes.

Random words

WordMeaning
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
supersedeto cause to be set aside
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
delusivelikely to delude
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune