GRE Word List
PROMPT
to move to action : incite
The meaning of the word prompt is to move to action : incite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| microcosm | a little world |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |