GRE Word List

PROMPT

to move to action : incite

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

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WordMeaning
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
callousbeing hardened and thickened
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
sledgesledgehammer
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress