Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Galvanize”?

Galvanize means to shock or excite into action.

• Correct answer - stimulate: it has the same meaning as Galvanize.
• mesmerise: to hypnotise or fascinate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Galvanize.
• to gain power: to become more powerful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Galvanize.
• hurl: to throw with force - wrong, it does not mean the same as Galvanize.