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
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
commandeerto compel to perform military service
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty