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.

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WordMeaning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
primto give a prim or demure expression to
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
obesehaving excessive body fat
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil