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 |
|---|---|
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |