GRE Word List

MILITATE

to have weight or effect

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

Random words

WordMeaning
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
pranktrick
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
amphibianan amphibious organism
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling