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
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay