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
tawnyof the color tawny
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck