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 |
|---|---|
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| scion | descendant |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |