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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velocityquickness of motion : speed
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
brawnthe flesh of a boar
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
opuswork
solicitorone that solicits