GRE Word List
INDUCTIVE
pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
The meaning of the word inductive is pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| understate | state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate |
| brusque | blunt; abrupt; curt; not wanting to waste time being nice |
| corollary | natural consequence (which naturally follows from something else) |
| hieroglyphic | picture writing; ADJ. |
| slough | (of a snake) shed or cast off (dead outer skin); N: outer layer that is shed |
| attrition | rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition |
| subsidy | direct financial aid by government, etc.; V. subsidize: assist with a subsidy |
| earmark | set aside (money or time) for a particular purpose |
| mischance | ill luck |
| impassioned | (of speech) filled with passion; fervent |
