GRE Word List
INSTIGATE
to goad or urge forward : provoke
The meaning of the word instigate is to goad or urge forward : provoke.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| biennial | occurring every two years |