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
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary