GRE Word List
INAUGURATE
to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
The meaning of the word inaugurate is to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies.
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| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
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| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
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