GRE Word List

PROMPT

to move to action : incite

The meaning of the word prompt is to move to action : incite.

Random words

WordMeaning
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
primethe second of the canonical hours
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
degradationthe act or process of degrading
finishto come to an end : terminate
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way