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
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
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lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
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esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
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