| Term | Definition |
| broach | (v.) To bring up a topic for discussion |
| convene | (v.) To meet formally |
| debut | (v.) To make a first public appearance; (n.) a first public appearance; (n.) a formal presentation of a young woman to society |
| embark | (v.) To board a plane or ship; to start a major effort; to set out on an adventure |
| generate | (v.) to create; to bring into being, |
| incipient | (adj.) Beginning to exist or appear |
| initiative | (n.) a beginning or an introductory step or opening move; the ability or wish to start something; enterprise; determination |
| innovation | (n.) Something newly introduced or created |
| novice | (n.) a beginner |
| overture | (n.) a piece of music intended to introduce a longer work; an act or offer showing readiness to form a relationship or to negotiate |