GRE Word List
RIGOR
harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
The meaning of the word rigor is harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
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