GRE Word List

INSTIGATE

to goad or urge forward : provoke

The meaning of the word instigate is to goad or urge forward : provoke.

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WordMeaning
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
sanguinarybloodthirsty
pulchritudephysical comeliness
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome