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.

Random words

WordMeaning
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
disquietudeanxiety
debuta first appearance
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
nethersituated down or below : lower
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma