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 |
|---|---|
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| stamina | the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |