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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WordMeaning
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
replicateduplicate
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop