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 |
|---|---|
| clandestine | secret |
| scrap | small bit or fragment; discarded waste material; fight; Ex. a scrap of paper/cloth; V: break into parts for disposal; discard as worthless; fight; quarrel |
| cognizance | knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware |
| lineaments | features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line |
| apparent | evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement |
| prelate | church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop) |
| enclave | territory enclosed within an alien land |
| touchstone | stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys; criterion; standard |
| condescend | (derog.) bestow courtesies with a superior air; descend to the level of one considered inferior |
| eloquence | expressiveness; persuasive speech; ADJ. eloquent: movingly expressive; expressing ideas well so that the hearers can be influeneced |
