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

WordMeaning
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
hardybold
solicitto make petition to : entreat
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
limnto draw or paint on a surface
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes