incentive
/ɪnˈsentɪv/
in · cen · tive
ɪn · ˈsen · tɪv
English Definition
n. motivating reason, reward
Significado en Español
incentivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
động lực, khuyến khích
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Example Sentence
Money is a strong incentive.
金钱是一大动力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
incentive(Stimulation, motivation).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “incentive”.
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A
Motivation
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B
Distraction
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C
Confusion
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D
Obstacle
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A — Motivation.
“incentive” means n. motivating reason, reward
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A generous cash bonus is a strong ______ for workers to do their very best.
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A
penalty
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B
incentive
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C
obstacle
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D
warning
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B — incentive.
“incentive” means n. motivating reason, reward
Common questions about “incentive”
What does “incentive” mean?
incentive — n. motivating reason, reward. In Chinese: 激励，动机.
How do you pronounce “incentive”?
incentive is pronounced /ɪnˈsentɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · cen · tive.
How do you use “incentive” in a sentence?
Money is a strong incentive. (金钱是一大动力。)
What are synonyms for “incentive”?
motivation, encouragement — all close in meaning to incentive (n. motivating reason, reward).
Is “incentive” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. incentive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “incentive”?
incentive(Stimulation, motivation).
