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
apoplexystroke
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
victualsfood usable by people
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
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reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
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