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
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
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commemorateto call to remembrance
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary