GRE Word List

ACTUATE

to put into mechanical action or motion

The meaning of the word actuate is to put into mechanical action or motion.

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WordMeaning
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
adjurationa solemn oath
nethersituated down or below : lower
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
ferventvery hot : glowing
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim