Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [707]
1incarnate adjective 1 : having bodily and esp. human form and substance
2 : PERSONIFIED
2incarnate verb : to make incarnate: as
a : to give bodily form and substance to
b : to give a concrete or actual form to
in·car·na·tion noun 1 a : the embodiment of a deity or spirit in an earthly form
b : a concrete or actual form of a quality or concept
2 cap : the union of divine and human natures in Jesus Christ
3 : a person showing a trait or typical character to a marked degree
4 : the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
Synonyms
embodiment, epitome, manifestation, personification—more at EMBODIMENT
1incendiary adjective 1 : of or relating to a deliberate burning of property
2 : tending to excite or inflame
3 : designed to start fires 2incendiary noun 1 a : a person who commits arson b : an incendiary agent (as a bomb) 2 : a person who excites factions, quarrels, or sedition Synonyms agitator, demagogue, firebrand, inciter, rabble-rouser—more at AGITATOR 1incense noun 1 : material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned 2 : the perfume or smoke from some spices and gums when burned Synonyms aroma, bouquet, fragrance, perfume, redolence, scent, spice—more at FRAGRANCE 2incense verb in·censed; in·cens·ing : to make extremely angry Synonyms anger, antagonize, enrage, inflame, infuriate, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil—more at ANGER in·cen·tive noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. LL incentivum, fr. incentivus stimulating, fr. L, setting the tune, fr. incinere to play (a tune), fr. canere to sing] : something that incites or is likely to incite to determination or action Synonyms boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulus, yeast—more at IMPULSE in·cep·tion noun : an act, process, or instance of beginning : COMMENCEMENT in·cer·ti·tude noun 1 : absence of assurance or confidence : UNCERTAINTY, DOUBT 2 : INSECURITY, INSTABILITY Synonyms distrust, doubt, misgiving, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty—more at DOUBT in·ces·sant adjective : continuing or flowing without interruption <~ rains> Synonyms ceaseless, continual, continuous, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted—more at CONTINUOUS in·ces·sant·ly adverb : in an unceasing manner or course : without intermission or relief Synonyms always, constantly, continually, ever, forever, invariably, perpetually, unfailingly—more at ALWAYS in·cest noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. L incestus sexual impurity, fr. incestus impure, fr. castus pure] : sexual intercourse between persons so closely related that marriage is illegal — in·ces·tu·ous adjective 1inch noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. OE ynce, fr. L uncia twelfth part, inch, ounce] 1 : a unit of length equal to 1/36 yard 2 : a small amount, distance, or degree Synonyms ace, hair—more at HAIR 2inch verb : to move by small degrees Synonyms crawl, creep, drag, plod, poke—more at CRAWL in·cho·ate adjective : being only partly in existence or operation : INCOMPLETE, INCIPIENT inch·worm noun : LOOPER in·ci·dence noun : rate of occurrence or effect 1incident noun 1 : an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : HAPPENING 2 : an action likely to lead to grave consequences esp. in diplomatic matters Synonyms affair, circumstance, episode, event, happening, occasion, occurrence, thing—more at EVENT 2incident adjective 1 : occurring or likely to occur esp. in connection with some other happening 2 : falling or striking on something <~ light rays> 1incidental adjective 1 : subordinate, nonessential, or attendant in position or significance <~ expenses> 2 : occurring merely by chance or without intention or planning : CASUAL, CHANCE Synonyms accidental, casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, unwitting—more at ACCIDENTAL 2incidental noun 1 plural : minor items (as of expense) that are not individually