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vigor

Meaning

The quality of being robust and full of liveliness; a state of physical or mental power.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

He tackled the mountain with surprising vigor, his steps sure and his breath steady. Even after the long climb, a powerful energy fueled his descent, showing the immense physical and mental power he possessed.

The old dog, despite his age, still chased squirrels with surprising vigor. His tail thumped a happy rhythm against the worn rug, a testament to his enduring physical and mental power. He clearly enjoyed life's simple pleasures with all his might.

The old mechanic, grease smudged on his cheek, showed incredible vigor as he wrestled the stubborn engine part. Even after a long day, his hands moved with a sure strength, his focus sharp, proving the robust liveliness in his determined effort.

Barnaby the badger woke with such vigor, he blasted out of his burrow like a furry cannonball. He zoom-wheeled through the meadow, chasing butterflies and singing loudly off-key. His amazing vigor made him feel like he could out-run a runaway cheese wheel.

Sir Reginald, a teacup pig with astonishing girth, possessed a surprising vigor for a creature who primarily napped on velvet cushions. He’d snort with robust liveliness, his tiny trotters kicking with mental power as he chased a rogue dust bunny across the Persian rug.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

After weeks of feeling drained, Sarah found her old vigor returning with the sunshine. She tackled her chores with renewed energy, her laughter echoing as she gardened. A powerful, lively spirit pulsed through her.

Despite the biting wind and the miles already covered, Anya felt a surge of pure vigor. Her lungs burned with the cold air, but her legs pumped with determined strength, each stride carrying her further across the salt flats toward the distant, shimmering mirage.

After weeks spent meticulously cataloging the fossilized spores of extinct kelp forests, Anya felt a surge of pure vigor. Her mind, sharpened by the intricate work, and her body, energized by a late-night surge of adrenaline, were perfectly attuned to the task.

Bartholomew, bless his cotton socks, attacked the lukewarm tapioca pudding with such vigor, you'd think it was a rival knight. His spoon a blur, his cheeks puffed with youthful zest, he demonstrated a remarkable vigor, a testament to his robust appetite for slightly lumpy desserts.

Despite the long hike, her spirit remained high. She tackled the final ascent with a surprising vigor, her legs strong and her mind sharp, a testament to her physical and mental power.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

Despite his age, Grandpa approached every task with incredible vigor. He’d haul groceries, tend his garden, and tell jokes with a boundless energy that defied his years, a testament to his robust and lively spirit.

The young blacksmith, despite the punishing heat of the forge and the sheer weight of the metal, moved with astonishing vigor. Each swing of his hammer was precise, fueled by an inner strength that pushed away fatigue, a testament to his robust, lively spirit.

The old shepherd, despite his age, still possessed the vigor of a young man, his hands weathered but steady as he guided the flock through the sudden blizzard, his keen eyes scanning for strays, a testament to his enduring physical power.

Despite the early hour, his *vigor* was evident as he leaped from bed, ready to tackle the day's challenges with unflagging energy and mental sharpness.

Barnaby's attempts at a healthy lifestyle were a spectacle. He’d bound out of bed with surprising vigor, fueled by pure, unadulterated delusion. Then, after a strenuous five-minute walk to the fridge for a second breakfast, his robust liveliness would mysteriously vanish, leaving only a profound state of post-pancake power nap.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Despite his advanced years, the mountaineer climbed with remarkable vigor, his robust spirit and palpable energy a testament to his enduring physical and mental power. His determination was unyielding, each step imbued with a powerful liveliness that inspired awe.

Despite the grueling expedition, her spirit remained undaunted. The sheer vigor with which she tackled each precipitous ascent, her muscles burning but her resolve unyielding, showcased a profound robustness. Even as exhaustion gnawed, her mental acuity, a testament to her inner power, never faltered.

The expedition leader, a veteran caver with decades of subterranean exploration etched onto his visage, still possessed an astonishing vigor. He navigated the treacherous obsidian formations, his movements imbued with a palpable vigor that belied his advanced age, a testament to his enduring physical and mental power.

Agatha, despite her prodigious ninety years, possessed a remarkable vigor that often befuddled her more geriatric peers. While they languished in desultory doldrums, she would spontaneously perform an impromptu jig, her rheumy eyes twinkling with an unquenchable zest for life, her frame exuding a surprising fortitude that made even the most robust youngsters feel rather wan by comparison.

After a week of arduous toil, the prospect of rest filled her with anticipation. She craved that robustness, that invigorating state of physical power, to truly recharge and face the coming challenges with renewed vigor.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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