Lesson 150
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Lesson 150 - Mask Toggle

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#4471
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incoherence
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/
noun
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The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
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His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.

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confusion, disorder, disarray, unintelligibility
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clarity, coherence
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incoherence of speech, incoherence in argument, display incoherence
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#4472
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incongruity
/ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/
noun
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The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
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The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.

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inconsistency, discrepancy, mismatch, absurdity
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consistency, harmony, congruity
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incongruity of behavior, sense of incongruity, striking incongruity
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#4473
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incongruent
/ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/
adjective
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Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
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His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.

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inconsistent, incompatible, mismatched, unsuitable
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congruent, consistent, compatible
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incongruent behavior, incongruent ideas, incongruent style
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#4474
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inconclusive
/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/
adjective
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Not leading to a definite result or decision.
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The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.

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uncertain, indefinite, unsettled, ambiguous
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conclusive, definite, certain
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inconclusive evidence, inconclusive results, inconclusive investigation
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#4475
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inconceivable
/ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/
adjective
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Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
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It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

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beyond belief

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Something so surprising or extreme that it is hard to accept as real.
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unimaginable, unbelievable, impossible, unthinkable, absurd
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believable, possible, conceivable
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inconceivable idea, inconceivable outcome, seemed inconceivable, almost inconceivable
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#4476
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incompressible
/ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/
adjective
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Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
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Liquids are generally considered incompressible.

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rigid, unyielding, solid, hard
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compressible, squeezable, flexible
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incompressible fluid, incompressible liquid, incompressible material
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#4477
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incomprehensible
/ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/
adjective
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Impossible or very difficult to understand.
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The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.

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unintelligible, unclear, obscure, confusing
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comprehensible, clear, understandable
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incomprehensible language, almost incomprehensible, completely incomprehensible
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#4478
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incomplete
/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
adjective
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Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
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Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

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unfinished, partial, imperfect, fragmentary
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complete, finished, whole
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incomplete work, incomplete report, remain incomplete, incomplete records
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#4479
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incompetent
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/
adjective
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Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
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He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

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inept, incapable, unskilled, unfit
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competent, skilled, capable
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totally incompetent, seem incompetent, prove incompetent, incompetent worker
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#4480
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incompetence
/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/
noun
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Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
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The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.

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ineptitude, inability, incapacity, inefficiency, unskillfulness
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competence, ability, skill
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gross incompetence, display incompetence, managerial incompetence, incompetence in
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#4481
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incompatible
/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/
adjective
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Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
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Their personalities were completely incompatible.

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conflicting, mismatched, unsuitable, inconsistent
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compatible, harmonious, suitable
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incompatible personalities, incompatible system, incompatible relationship
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#4482
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incomparable
/ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/
adjective
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Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
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The view from the mountain was incomparable.

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matchless, unrivaled, peerless, unique
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ordinary, average, comparable
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incomparable beauty, incomparable skill, incomparable talent
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#4483
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incommodious
/ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/
adjective
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Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
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We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

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cramped, crowded, uncomfortable, confined
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spacious, comfortable, roomy
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incommodious room, incommodious house, incommodious space
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#4484
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incombustible
/ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/
adjective
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Not capable of catching fire or burning.
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This material is incombustible and safe for construction.

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fireproof, nonflammable, flame-resistant
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combustible, flammable
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incombustible material, incombustible surface
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#4485
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incoherent
/ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/
adjective
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Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
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His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

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unclear, confused, unintelligible, garbled, disjointed
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clear, coherent, articulate
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incoherent speech, incoherent thoughts, incoherent argument
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#4486
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incidentally
/ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/
adverb
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by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
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Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?

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by the way, coincidentally, tangentially, casually
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directly, purposefully
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incidentally mentioned, incidentally noted, incidentally related
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#4487
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incognito
/ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/
adverb, adjective
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In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
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The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.

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go incognito

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To hide one's identity.
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disguised, concealed, hidden, undercover
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revealed, exposed
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travel incognito, go incognito, incognito mode
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#4488
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incogitant
/ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/
adjective
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Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
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It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.

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thoughtless, careless, inconsiderate, inattentive
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thoughtful, considerate
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incogitant remark, incogitant behavior, incogitant decision
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#4489
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incoercible
/ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/
adjective
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Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
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Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.

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unyielding, unrestrainable, uncontrollable, irrepressible
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controllable, restrained
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incoercible spirit, incoercible energy, incoercible nature
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#4490
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inclusive
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
adjective
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Including everything or everyone; not excluding any group or part.
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The school takes an inclusive approach to education.

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inclusive growth

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Growth that benefits all sections of society.
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comprehensive, all-embracing, broad, extensive, universal
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exclusive, limited, restrictive
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inclusive society, inclusive policy, inclusive approach, inclusive growth
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#4491
🙂
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inclined
/ɪnˈklaɪnd/
adjective
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having a tendency or disposition toward something
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He is inclined to help those in need.

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be inclined to

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to have a tendency to do something
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prone, disposed, willing, tending
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unwilling, disinclined, resistant
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inclined to help, inclined to agree, inclined to believe
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#4492
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incline
/ɪnˈklaɪn/
verb
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inclined
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inclined
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inclines
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inclining
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to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
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She is inclined to agree with the proposal.

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incline toward

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to tend to favor or prefer something
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tend, lean, favor, bend, slant
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resist, oppose, disfavor
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incline toward, incline to agree, incline to believe, incline slightly
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#4493
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inclement
/ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/
adjective
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unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
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The match was canceled due to inclement weather.

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harsh, severe, stormy, rough
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mild, pleasant, calm
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inclement weather, inclement conditions, inclement climate
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#4494
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incitement
/ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/
noun
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the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
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He was arrested for incitement to riot.

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incitement to violence

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the act of encouraging violent actions
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provocation, instigation, urging, stimulation
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deterrence, discouragement
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incitement to riot, incitement to violence, direct incitement, criminal incitement
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#4495
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incite
/ɪnˈsaɪt/
verb
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incited
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incited
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incites
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inciting
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to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior
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The leader's speech incited the crowd to protest.

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incite violence

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to encourage or provoke violent actions
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provoke, instigate, inflame, arouse, encourage
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calm, suppress, discourage
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incite violence, incite hatred, incite rebellion, incite anger
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#4496
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incisor
/ɪnˈsaɪzər/
noun
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a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
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The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.

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front tooth, cutting tooth
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molar, canine
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sharp incisor, upper incisor, lower incisor, chipped incisor
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#4497
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incisive
/ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
adjective
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clear, sharp, and direct in thought, speech, or style
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Her incisive analysis revealed the flaws in the plan.

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sharp, keen, penetrating, acute, perceptive
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vague, dull, unclear
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incisive comment, incisive analysis, incisive mind, incisive style
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#4498
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incipient
/ɪnˈsɪpiənt/
adjective
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in an initial stage; beginning to develop
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The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.

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beginning, developing, budding, nascent
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mature, developed
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incipient stage, incipient condition, incipient signs
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#4499
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incipience
/ɪnˈsɪpiəns/
noun
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the beginning or initial stage of something
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The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.

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beginning, onset, start, initiation, origin
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end, conclusion, termination
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in its incipience, the incipience of, incipience stage
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#4500
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incinerate
/ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/
verb
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incinerated
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incinerated
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incinerates
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incinerating
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to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
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The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.

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burn, cremate, scorch, consume, ignite
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preserve, save
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incinerate waste, incinerate garbage, incinerate remains, incinerate documents
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