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
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
gorgea narrow passage through land
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
procurementthe act or process of procuring