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 |
|---|---|
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| brawny | muscular |
| acetic | vinegary |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |