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

WordMeaning
gustoan individual or special taste
irksometending to irk : tedious
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something