Word of the Day: Enervate

Can you pronounce enervate?

February 6, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By verb 1. To reduce the mental or moral vigor of. To lessen the vitality or strength of. adjective 2. (Usually as "enervating" or "enervated") Lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor. Today's Word Brought to You By   Costco Members: This New Policy Is a Game Changer Do you shop at Costco? Then you know the thrill of saving money. But you might be missing other smart ways to stretch your dollars. Check out this list of genius money hacks — almost as good as that $1.50 hot dog! Learn More *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "The heat and humidity enervated everyone, turning simple errands into major efforts." "The constant noise of construction enervated him, leaving him anxious and tired by the end of the day." "The long, crowded commute was enervating before the day even began." Latin, early 17th century In Latin, "enervat-" meant "weakened (by extraction of the sinews)," with "sinews" referring to what we know as nerves in the body. The word can be used as either a verb, meaning "to reduce or lessen the vigor and strength of something," or ... Continue Reading 10 Costco Hacks to Help You Save Even More Think you know all the ways to save at Costco? Think again. These unexpected tips and tricks can help you stretch your membership even further — because smart shopping goes beyond buying in bulk. Learn More *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. Do you remember these words?

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