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
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
callousbeing hardened and thickened
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
raptlifted up and carried away
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory