GRE vocabulary
galvanic
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
In a sentence
His galvanic entrance jolted the sleepy committee into action.
Synonyms
electrifyingstimulatingrousingstirring
Antonyms
dullingdeadening
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gaffe
an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
gainful
providing profit or income; productive
gainfully
in a way that yields profit or useful result
gainsay
to deny or contradict; to declare false
gainsayer
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
gall
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
galling
causing irritation or resentment; vexing
galvanize
to shock or stir into sudden action
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