Word of the Day (26):
THe word is: Enervate
Main Entry: en·er·vate (click to hear)
Pronunciation: \ˈe-nər-ˌvāt\
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): en·er·vat·ed; en·er·vat·ing
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare, from e- + nervus sinew - more at nerve
Date: 1605
Definition:
1 to reduce the mental or moral vigor of
2 to lessen the vitality or strength of
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I just heard this word used on Bones. I didn't know what it meant... so i looked it up! :-)
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Main Entry: en·er·vate (click to hear)
Pronunciation: \ˈe-nər-ˌvāt\
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): en·er·vat·ed; en·er·vat·ing
Etymology: Latin enervatus, past participle of enervare, from e- + nervus sinew - more at nerve
Date: 1605
Definition:
1 to reduce the mental or moral vigor of
2 to lessen the vitality or strength of
(source)
I just heard this word used on Bones. I didn't know what it meant... so i looked it up! :-)
♥