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
debuta first appearance
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
dawdleto spend time idly
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art