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
resurrectto raise from the dead
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
facsimilean exact copy
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
strutto become turgid : swell
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken