GRE Word List

INCUBATE

to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body

The meaning of the word incubate is to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body.

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haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
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industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
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quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
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pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant