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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
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