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 |
|---|---|
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| arrogance | an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |