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
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
obsequya funeral or burial rite
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
attireto put garments on : dress
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation