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
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
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hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
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holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow