GRE Word List
MILITATE
to have weight or effect
The meaning of the word militate is to have weight or effect.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| billow | wave |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| machinations | an act of machinating |