Revitalize
mediumPositive toneree-VY-tuh-lyz
verb
Definition
To give new life or vigor to
Memory hook
RE-VITAL-ize: Bring VITAL life back AGAIN -- like a city getting new energy.
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Examples
“The city council plans to revitalize the downtown area.”
“A short vacation helped revitalize her energy.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The city council plans to ______ the downtown area.”
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GRE Tip
Revitalize is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "rejuvenate" or "renew" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "weaken".
Related GRE Words
rejuvenate
To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
animate
To give life, energy, or spirit to
alleviate
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe
energize
To give vitality, enthusiasm, or energy to; to invigorate
mitigate
To make less severe, serious, or painful
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
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