GRE Word List

PROMPT

to move to action : incite

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

Random words

WordMeaning
irremediablenot remediable
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
freebooterpirate
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate