GRE Word List

PROMPT

to move to action : incite

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

Random words

WordMeaning
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
vendettablood feud
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
cerebrationto use the mind : think
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice