GRE Word List

MILITATE

to have weight or effect

The meaning of the word militate is to have weight or effect.

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WordMeaning
fermentto undergo fermentation
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
intermediarymediator
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
boorpeasant
rarefiedbeing less dense
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior