Vocabulary, Chapter Nine broach- to bring up a subject for discussion convene- to assemble formally; to come together officially debut- to make a first public appearance embark- to board a plane or ship; to start a major effort; to set out on a venture generate- to create; to bring into being incipient- beginning to exist or appear inception- a beginning or an introductory step; an opening move innovation- something newly introduced or created novice- a beginner overture- a piece of music intended to introduce a longer work