GRE Word List

PROMPT

to move to action : incite

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

Random words

WordMeaning
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity