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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |