The teacher's inspiring speech helped to galvanize the students into studying harder for their exams.
synonyms
inspiremotivateenergize
word origin — The word 'galvanize' originates from the name of Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who studied animal electricity in the 18th century.
Proficient Plus — Set 31
Set 31 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: galvanize, lampoon, enshroud, marshal, strut. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
galvanize · verb/ˈɡælvənaɪz/
to stimulate or excite someone into taking action
The teacher's inspiring speech helped to galvanize the students into studying harder for their exams.
Synonyms: inspire, motivate, energize
Origin: The word 'galvanize' originates from the name of Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who studied animal electricity in the 18th century.
lampoon · verb/læmˈpun/
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something in a humorous way
The comedian decided to lampoon the politician's silly speech during his show.
Synonyms: mock, ridicule, tease
Origin: The word 'lampoon' comes from the French 'lampon', which means 'to ridicule'. It originally referred to a type of satirical poem in the 17th century.
enshroud · verb/ɪnˈʃraʊd/
to cover or envelop something completely
The fog began to enshroud the mountains, making them disappear from view.
Synonyms: cover, envelop, mask
Origin: From the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' + the word 'shroud', which comes from Old English 'scrūd' meaning 'garment' or 'covering'.
marshal · verb/ˈmɑrʃəl/
to arrange or assemble in an orderly manner
The teacher will marshal the students in groups before the field trip.
Synonyms: organize, arrange, assemble
Origin: Middle English 'marscal', from Old French 'maréchal', from Late Latin 'mariscalcus', a compound of 'masculinus' meaning 'male' and 'calcare' meaning 'to tread' or 'to step'
strut · verb/strʌt/
to walk with a stiff, erect, and obviously prideful gait
The peacock will strut around the park, showing off its beautiful feathers.
Synonyms: swagger, parade, march
Origin: from Middle English 'strutten', from Old English 'styrthan', akin to the Dutch 'struppen' meaning to stride or take long steps