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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |