GRE Word List
ENERVATE
weaken; take away energy from
The meaning of the word enervate is weaken; take away energy from.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| temperament | characteristic frame of mind; disposition; emotional excess; ADJ. temperamental: of temperament; having frequent changes of temper; Ex. temperamental dislike of sports; Ex. temperamental actress |
| emissary | agent (sent on a mission to represent another); messenger |
| deputize | work or appoint as a deputy; N. deputy: person who has the power to take charge when the leading person is away |
| solitude | state of being alone; seclusion; ADJ. solitary: existing or living alone (esp. by choice); remote or secluded; single; sole; Ex. solitary life/inn; Ex. no solitary piece of proof |
| halfhearted | exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm |
| panacea | cure-all; remedy for all diseases |
| chaperon | older person who accompanies and supervises a young unmarried woman |
| shackle | chain; fetter; confine with shackles; N. |
| pinion | restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing |
| flagrant | conspicuously wicked, bad, or offensive; blatant; outrageous |
