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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promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
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gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread