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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plait | pleat |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
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| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
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