enervate
Group 4Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken GRE
Example in Context
The protracted negotiations enervated even the most experienced diplomats, who emerged looking visibly exhausted after eighteen-hour sessions.
Synonyms
weakendrainexhaust
Etymology
To take away strength, leaving one feeling drained.
- e- (Latin) — out of
- nervare (Latin) — to strengthen
Memory Aid
⚡Sounds like “energy-vate”
When you try to ENERGY-VATE a battery, it ENERVATES and goes dead!
Visual Association
😩A person slumped over a desk, surrounded by empty coffee cups, looking utterly drained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “enervate” mean on the GRE?
enervate (verb) means “To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken”. The protracted negotiations enervated even the most experienced diplomats, who emerged looking visibly exhausted after eighteen-hour sessions.
How to remember “enervate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “enervate” sounds like “energy-vate”. When you try to ENERGY-VATE a battery, it ENERVATES and goes dead!
What are synonyms for “enervate”?
Common synonyms: weaken, drain, exhaust.