GRE Word List
MILITATE
work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
The meaning of the word militate is work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imperturbable | unshakably calm; placid |
| pathos | tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel |
| fake | not genuine; N: one that is not genuine; impostor; sham; V: counterfeit; Ex. fake the results of the experiment/the signature |
| predecessor | former occupant of a post |
| ramify | branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions |
| exploit | make use of, sometimes unjustly; N. exploitation |
| token | outward sign; Ex. a token of our gratitude |
| advocate | speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for |
| judiciary | judicial branch of government |
| ingratiate | become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss |
