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
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
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imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior