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 |
|---|---|
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| finished | entirely done |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |