Word Knowledge · Question 161

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Provoke most nearly means

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Correct answer to question 161 (Word Knowledge): incite

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To provoke someone is to stir up a strong reaction, often anger, so incite is the closest match. Calm is the opposite effect.

Updated: November 2026

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