GRE Word List
INITIATE
to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
The meaning of the word initiate is to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going.
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| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
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| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
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