GRE Word List

IGNITE

to set afire

The meaning of the word ignite is to set afire.

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academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
apostateone who commits apostasy
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
oligarchygovernment by the few