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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| pugilist | fighter |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
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| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
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| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |