GRE Word List
INCUR
bring upon oneself
The meaning of the word incur is bring upon oneself.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lull | moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby |
| aviary | enclosure for birds; large cage |
| merger | combination (of two business corporations); act of merging |
| spawn | lay eggs (in large numbers); produce offspring (in large numbers); N: eggs of aquatic animals |
| simulate | feign; imitate |
| ludicrous | laughable; ridiculous; trifling |
| controvert | oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy |
| garish | overbright in color; unpleasantly bright; gaudy |
| contrive | invent or fabricate in a clever way (by improvisation); manage; Ex. contrive to attract his attention |
| immure | imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall |