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
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
tyrannyoppressive power
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms