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.

Random words

WordMeaning
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
sportivefrolicsome
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident