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
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
felonone who has committed a felony
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal