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
monotonytedious sameness
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space