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
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
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snivelto run at the nose
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auroraldawn
distortto twist (see twist