Galvanize
mediumGAL-vuh-nyz
verb
Definition
To shock or excite someone into taking action
Examples
“The tragedy galvanized the community into action.”
“Her speech galvanized supporters to volunteer.”
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GRE Tip
Galvanize is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "electrify" or "stimulate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "discourage".
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energize
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stem
(verb) To stop or restrict; to originate from
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