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
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
retributionrecompense
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
intermediarymediator
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety