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
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
propellantcapable of propelling
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
outmodednot being in style
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
capacitylegal competency (see competence