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 |
|---|---|
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โโ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |