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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
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| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |