| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STARTOUT | Enter upon some course of action. |
| deep | to enter upon a course of action with heedless or irresponsible indifference to consequences |
| plunge | to enter with sudden decision upon an unfamiliar course of action, as after hesitation or deliberation |
| plunged | cause to enter a state or course of action usually suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently plunged the nation into economic depression |
| hortatory | urging to some course of conduct or action; encouraging. |
