The meaning of Pep

verb

Bring to life.

Usage examples:

Prometheus stole fire from heaven to animate his clay men

adjective

Alive or having life.

Usage examples:

Gods in a wide variety of forms, both animate and inanimate

verb

To cause someone or something to be more active or full of life

Usage examples:

He knows exactly what to say to animate a crowd.

noun

The state of being full of life or vigour; liveliness.

Usage examples:

They started talking with animation

noun

Energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

Her voice was full of animation.

verb

(with reference to an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it.

Usage examples:

The ball bounced away and he chased it

noun

A rebound of a ball or other object.

Usage examples:

The wicket was causing the occasional erratic bounce

verb

To move up or away after hitting a surface, or to cause something to move this way

Usage examples:

[ i ] the basketball bounced off the rim of the basket., [ t ] she bounced the baby on her knee., […

verb

Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.

Usage examples:

I dashed into the garden

exclamation

Used to express mild annoyance.

Usage examples:

Dash it all, i am in charge

noun

An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily.

Usage examples:

She made a dash for the door

noun

The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.

Usage examples:

The dynamism and strength of the economy

noun

The quality of being dynamic

Usage examples:

She has a freshness and dynamism about her.

noun

The quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.

Usage examples:

The ebullience of happy children

noun

The quality of being full of energy and happiness

Usage examples:

As he sat slumped on the sofa, his natural ebullience had evaporated., colleagues and audiences adm…

noun

Bubbles in a liquid; fizz.

Usage examples:

The effervescence of sparkling wine

noun

The fact that bubbles of gas are produced or exist in a liquid, or the bubbles themselves

Usage examples:

The wine has a light effervescence., this is a limestone, as its effervescence in acid shows., peop…

noun

Energy, style, and enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

They performed with uncommon elan onstage

verb

Charge with electricity; pass an electric current through.

Usage examples:

After locking the farm gate i had switched on the power to electrify the fence

verb

To equip with electricity

Usage examples:

They recently electrified this part of the railway line., her performance electrified the audience.

verb

Give vitality and enthusiasm to.

Usage examples:

People were energized by his ideas

verb

To make something more active

Usage examples:

The candidate is trying to energize voters.

noun

The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

Usage examples:

Changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being

noun

The power and ability to be physically and mentally active

Usage examples:

[ u ] they spent a lot of time and energy on the grant proposal., [ u ] he wrote with a great burst…

noun

The power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat

Usage examples:

Use/consume/waste energy 80% of the energy used to wash garments is needed to heat the water., save…

verb

Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.

Usage examples:

The wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts

verb

To make more interesting or active

Usage examples:

Entertainment enlivened the meeting.

noun

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Usage examples:

Her energy and enthusiasm for life

noun

A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling

Usage examples:

[ u ] i find that i’m losing my enthusiasm for the game., [ c ] parents need to share their enthusi…

noun

A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.

Usage examples:

His house was destroyed by fire

verb

Discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).

Usage examples:

He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners

noun

The state of burning, or a burning mass of material

Usage examples:

[ u ] the factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great., [ c ] there have been a…

verb

(of a liquid) produce bubbles of gas and make a hissing sound.

Usage examples:

His lemonade was still fizzing at the top of the glass

noun

The quality of being fizzy; effervescence.

Usage examples:

The champagne had lost its fizz

verb

Shock or excite (someone) into taking action.

Usage examples:

The urgency of his voice galvanized them into action

noun

Galvanized steel sheeting, typically as used for roofing or fencing.

Usage examples:

The rain was beating hard against miss orilie's galvanize

verb

To cause a person or group to suddenly take action, esp. by shocking or exciting them in some way

Usage examples:

Why not use the media to galvanize the community into action?

phrasal verb

Make more interesting or lively

phrasal verb

To make something more exciting, interesting, or active

Usage examples:

They've gingered up the book cover with a new design, but the contents are the same.

verb

Move from one place to another; travel.

Usage examples:

He went out to the shops

noun

An attempt or trial at something.

Usage examples:

Have a go at answering the questions yourself

adjective

Functioning properly.

Usage examples:

All systems go

verb

Make or become better.

Usage examples:

Efforts to improve relations between the countries

verb

To make better

noun

The ability to assess and initiate things independently.

Usage examples:

Use your initiative, imagination, and common sense

noun

The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people

Usage examples:

Lisa showed initiative on the job and was soon promoted., the defense secretary announced a major i…

noun

A new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem

Usage examples:

A marketing/cost-cutting initiative, a diplomatic/peace initiative, an education/environmental/econ…

verb

Give strength or energy to.

Usage examples:

The shower had invigorated her

verb

To give new energy or strength to someone or something

Usage examples:

They argued that a cut in the tax rate would invigorate the economy., the fresh air was invigorating.

noun

The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

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The origins of life

noun

The period between birth and death, or the state of being alive

Usage examples:

[ u ] life is too short to worry about money!, [ c ] cats are supposed to have nine lives., [ u ] a…

noun

The amount of time that something exists or works

Usage examples:

The life of a mortgage/loan/investment he would reach retirement during the life of the mortgage., …

noun

The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.

Usage examples:

He radiated liveliness and good humour

noun

The quality of being interesting and exciting

Usage examples:

The concerts were intended to bring some cultural liveliness to the town., despite being almost 90,…

noun

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner.

Usage examples:

He entertained london society with great panache

noun

A stylish, original, and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you

Usage examples:

The orchestra played with great panache., he dressed with panache.

verb

Imbue (something) with new life and vitality.

Usage examples:

A package of spending cuts to revitalize the economy

verb

Shine brightly with flashes of light.

Usage examples:

Her earrings sparkled as she turned her head

noun

A glittering flash of light.

Usage examples:

There was a sparkle in his eyes

verb

To shine brightly

Usage examples:

The lake sparkled in the sunlight., his writings sparkle with intelligence., we could tell she was …

noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

Usage examples:

We seek a harmony between body and spirit

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

Usage examples:

Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

noun

A state of mind or attitude

Usage examples:

It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit., rock music in the 1960s expressed the sp…

verb

Raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system).

Usage examples:

The women are given fertility drugs to stimulate their ovaries

verb

To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

Usage examples:

Tax cuts will stimulate the economy., read books to stimulate your child’s imagination., some veget…

verb

To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

Usage examples:

The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy., stimulate growth/investment/t…

noun

Vigour and spirit or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility

noun

A lot of energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

She expressed herself with verve and wit.

noun

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Usage examples:

Changes that will give renewed vitality to our democracy

verb

Give strength and energy to.

Usage examples:

Yoga calms and vitalizes body and mind

noun

(especially in a woman) the quality of being attractively lively and animated.

Usage examples:

He was struck by her vivacity, humour and charm

noun

The quality of being vivacious (= attractively energetic and enthusiastic)

Usage examples:

This biography captures the charm and vivacity of an unusual woman., he had a natural cheerfulness …

verb

Make more lively or interesting; enliven.

Usage examples:

Outings vivify learning for children