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
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
slanderto utter slander against : defame
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam