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
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
figurea number symbol : numeral
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste