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
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
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emulateto strive to equal or excel
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contortionsto twist in a violent manner
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
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shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
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