galvanize
/ˈɡælvənaɪz/
gal · va · nize
ˈɡæl · və · naɪz
English Definition
v. stimulate; energize; motivate
Significado en Español
estimular, galvanizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích thích, khích lệ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Galvani (name of a person, discovered electrical twitching) → excite, electrify.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: Galvanize.
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A
Encourage
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B
Pacify
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C
Ignore
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D
Hinder
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A — Encourage.
“galvanize” means v. stimulate; energize; motivate
Common questions about “galvanize”
What does “galvanize” mean?
galvanize — v. stimulate; energize; motivate. In Chinese: 刺激；激励.
How do you pronounce “galvanize”?
galvanize is pronounced /ˈɡælvənaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gal · va · nize.
Is “galvanize” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. galvanize appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “galvanize”?
Galvani (name of a person, discovered electrical twitching) → excite, electrify.
