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
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
warrantsanction
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maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
extantcurrently or actually existing
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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
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