GRE Word List
INCEPTION
an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
The meaning of the word inception is an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
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| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
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