GRE Word List

PROMPT

to move to action : incite

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

Random words

WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
dina loud continued noise
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
hirsutehairy
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas