noun · Easy SAT word

    Incentive

    motive; a positive motivational influence

    Incentive in a sentence

    The company offered performance bonuses as an incentive for exceeding sales targets.

    Synonyms for incentive

    • motivation
    • reward
    • inducement

    Antonyms for incentive

    • disincentive
    • discouragement
    • penalty

    Practice incentive on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like incentive appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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