incendiary
Group 4Difficulty 2/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Tending to stir up conflict; inflammatory GRE
- (adjective)
- Designed to cause fires
Example in Context
The pundit's incendiary remarks about immigration provoked widespread condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum.
Synonyms
fieryprovocativeinflammatory
Etymology
Literally means 'setting fire' — stirring up conflict just like a flame ignites.
- incendere (Latin) — to set on fire
Memory Aid
🔥Sounds like “in send e airy”
When you IN SEND E AIRY messages, you're really just throwing a FIREBALL of conflict!
Visual Association
💥A dramatic scene of a fiery argument breaking out at a peaceful picnic, causing chaos.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “incendiary” mean on the GRE?
incendiary (adjective) means “Tending to stir up conflict; inflammatory”. The pundit's incendiary remarks about immigration provoked widespread condemnation from leaders across the political spectrum.
How to remember “incendiary” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “incendiary” sounds like “in send e airy”. When you IN SEND E AIRY messages, you're really just throwing a FIREBALL of conflict!
What are synonyms for “incendiary”?
Common synonyms: fiery, provocative, inflammatory.