vigor

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vigor  /ˈvɪ ɡər/ ? Meaning of "vigor"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) forceful exertion
  2. (n) active strength of body or mind
  3. (n) an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)

Synonym(s)

muscularity, vigour, vim, dynamism, heartiness

Usage(s):

  1. As a young man full of vigor he had jumped into the sea from rocks near his home, a fishing village in the northern Spanish region of Galicia.
  2. On primary night, however, the old Kennedy vigor returned.
  3. If Scarface falls short of justifying its running time or its ambitions, it is still exhilarating for its vigor and craftsmanship.

Quotes

  1. A spokesperson for Karzai said that Senator Obama affirmed that he is "committed to supporting Afghanistan and to continue the war against terrorism with vigor."
    on Jul 22, 2008 By: Humayun Source: Periódico 26

  2. A few days later, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the US economy will "emerge from this period with renewed vigor."
    on Nov 20, 2008 By: Ben Bernanke Source: Beliefnet.com

  3. Pakistan's ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, said in a statement that his country is "confronting the menace of terrorism with great vigor."
    on Nov 28, 2008 By: Husain Haqqani Source: International Herald Tribune

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