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incur

//ɪnˈkɜːr//
English Definition
To bring upon oneself (something bad).
中文释义
招致;引起;蒙受
Example Sentence

Companies that ignore the new reporting rules incur penalties large enough to erase an entire year of profit.

无视新申报规定的公司会招致足以抹去整年利润的罚款。

Synonyms
sustain invite provoke
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(进入) + cur(跑,current) → 跑进麻烦里 → 招致。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “incur”?

  1. A To hold back or prevent an action
  2. B To bring upon oneself (something bad).
  3. C To set right; correct
  4. D To undermine the power or authority of.
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B — To bring upon oneself (something bad).. “incur” means To bring upon oneself (something bad)..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To bring upon oneself (something bad).”?

  1. A incur
  2. B subvert
  3. C rectify
  4. D inhibit
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A — incur. “incur” means To bring upon oneself (something bad)..

Common questions about “incur”

What does “incur” mean?

incur — To bring upon oneself (something bad).. In Chinese: 招致;引起;蒙受.

How do you pronounce “incur”?

incur is pronounced //ɪnˈkɜːr//.

How is “incur” used in a sentence?

Companies that ignore the new reporting rules incur penalties large enough to erase an entire year of profit. (无视新申报规定的公司会招致足以抹去整年利润的罚款。)

What are synonyms for “incur”?

sustain, invite, provoke — all close in meaning to incur (To bring upon oneself (something bad).).

What is the opposite of “incur”?

avoid, evade — each the opposite of incur (To bring upon oneself (something bad).).

Is “incur” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. incur is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “incur”?

in(进入) + cur(跑,current) → 跑进麻烦里 → 招致。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.