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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |