Piquant definition in real or authentic context and short passages to practice reading comprehension and improve your advanced vocabulary at the same time. Piquant exists in the book, 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam. /ˈpiː.kənt/ (adj) Piquant definition (of food) spicy and having a sharp taste or flavor, salty, hot, tart…
Kindle GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈkɪn.dļ/ (verb) to set fire to, cause a fire to start, spark, set on fire, light, set alight, burn, ignite – to generate strong feelings, inspire, encourage, excite, stimulate, arouse, stir up, awaken, provoke, promote, incite No campout or camping trip is complete without a campfire, especially when you’re using that…
Prompt 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 36 /prɒmpt/ (adj, adv & verb) Adjective: (of an action) done rapidly, quick, early, hasty, rapid, swift, without delay – punctual, on time, timely Verb: to provoke and stimulate something, encourage, trigger, make something happen, incite, induce, motivate, effect, urge, inspire, exhort, bring about Adverb: at the specified time,…
Ignite 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12 with synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech for IELTS, TOEFL & GRE in authentic texts and context /ɪgˈnaɪt/ (verb) to explode or start burning or to cause something to explode or start burning, burst into flames, catch fire, catch light, set on fire, set fire to, set alight,…
Galvanize 1100 Words You Need Galvanize 1100 Words You Need Week 30 Day 1 with authentic materials, illustrated flashcards and text-to-speech for IELTS, TOEFL & GRE /ˈgæl.və.naɪz/ (verb) to shock or excite someone into action, stimulate, urge, rouse, spur, incite, animate, electrify, coat metal with zinc Richard Proudfit (1929 – 2018) was the founder of…
Encourage Encourage (verb) /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ US /-ˈkɝː-/ to give someone motivation, hope and confidence – inspire – hearten – urge – foster – assist – support: The idle student needs to be encouraged by his teacher and parents to become more active. Antonym: discourage Noun: encouragement Adjective: encouraging Adverb: encouragingly
Tantalize Tantalize (verb) /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/ US /-ţə.laɪz/ to excite someone by offering something tempting to them but not giving it to them – tempt – tease – entice – torment – torture – provoke: He tantalized her by promising to marry her, but eventually broke up with her.
Motivate Motivate (verb) /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ US /ˈmoʊ.ţɪ-/ to give someone enough reasons to do something – make someone intrigued and enthusiastic to do something – make someone behave in a particular way – stimulate – induce – entice – enthuse – inspire – encourage – egg on – arouse – persuade – provoke – prompt: The…
Whet Whet (verb) /wet/ to increase someone’s appetite, desire or interest in something – stimulate – motivate – arouse – augment – sharpen the edge of a blade: Only the first succinct chapter of the comic book was sufficient to whet my appetite for finishing it overnight.
Foment Foment (verb) /fəʊˈment/ to cause trouble or rebellion – stir up trouble – instigate – stimulate – incite – provoke – whip up: The trial found him guilty of fomenting armed rebellion against the government.