Rejuvenate
mediumPositive tonerih-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.
Word roots
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Examples
“The spa treatment helped rejuvenate her tired body.”
“New management rejuvenated the struggling company.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The spa treatment helped ______ her tired body.”
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rejuvenate
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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".
Related GRE Words
revitalize
To give new life or vigor to
invigorate
To give strength or energy to
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
acclaim
Enthusiastic public praise or approval
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