GRE Word List

INDUCE

to move by persuasion or influence

The meaning of the word induce is to move by persuasion or influence.

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WordMeaning
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
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brinkedge
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hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
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