invigorate
/ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/
Group 4Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To give strength or energy to; to revitalize GRE
Example in Context
The new CEO's bold strategic vision invigorated a workforce that had grown demoralized under years of stagnant leadership.
Synonyms
energizerefreshrevitalize
Etymology
To bring strength into something, like charging a battery with energy.
- in- (Latin) — into
- vigor (Latin) — strength
Memory Aid
⚡Sounds like “in vigor eight”
When you IN VIGOR EIGHT your workout, you’ll feel like a superhero powered by an energy drink!
Visual Association
🏋️A person lifting weights with lightning bolts of energy zapping around them, feeling revitalized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “invigorate” mean on the GRE?
invigorate (verb) means “To give strength or energy to; to revitalize”. The new CEO's bold strategic vision invigorated a workforce that had grown demoralized under years of stagnant leadership.
How to remember “invigorate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “invigorate” sounds like “in vigor eight”. When you IN VIGOR EIGHT your workout, you’ll feel like a superhero powered by an energy drink!
What are synonyms for “invigorate”?
Common synonyms: energize, refresh, revitalize.