provoke or start something
He worked to instigate change within the organization.
Vocabulary like instigate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
imply; introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
tasteless; lacking taste or flavor or tang
declare firmly without backing down
rude disrespect
rudely disrespectful
bankrupt; someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
examine; look over carefully
occurring immediately
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