Rejuvenate

mediumPositive tone

rih-JOO-vuh-nayt

verb

Definition

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively

Memory hook

RE-JUVEN-ate: Make YOUNG (juvenis) again -- like a spa day that makes you feel 20.

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Word roots

reagain(Latin)
juvenisyoung(Latin)

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Examples

The spa treatment helped rejuvenate her tired body.
New management rejuvenated the struggling company.

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The spa treatment helped ______ her tired body.
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rejuvenate

Synonyms

revitalizerenewrestorerefresh

Antonyms

ageexhaustdrainweaken

Categories

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GRE Tip

Rejuvenate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "revitalize" or "renew" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "age".

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