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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WordMeaning
sluggarda habitually lazy person
wastrelvagabond
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
severto put or keep apart : divide
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop