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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |