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
laxloose
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument