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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fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
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wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
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attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
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miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
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