vigorous

  • 11vigorous — vig|o|rous [ˈvıgərəs] adj 1.) using a lot of energy and strength or determination ▪ Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day. ▪ Environmentalists have begun a vigorous campaign to oppose nuclear dumping in the area. ▪ a… …

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  • 12vigorous — vig|or|ous [ vıgərəs ] adjective 1. ) full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination: We need a vigorous campaign to reduce deaths on the roads. 20 minutes of vigorous exercise a vigorous debate They demanded more vigorous action to tackle the… …

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  • 13vigorous — UK [ˈvɪɡ(ə)rəs] / US [ˈvɪɡərəs] adjective 1) full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination We need a vigorous campaign to reduce deaths on the roads. 20 minutes of vigorous exercise a vigorous debate They demanded more vigorous action to tackle… …

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  • 14vigorous — vigorously, adv. vigorousness, n. /vig euhr euhs/, adj. 1. full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort. 2. strong; active; robust: a vigorous youngster. 3. energetic; forceful: vigorous steps; a vigorous personality. 4. powerful in… …

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  • 15vigorous — adjective 1 using a lot of energy and strength or determination: Vigorous efforts will be made to find alternative employment for those made redundant. | Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day. 2 a vigorous… …

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  • 16vigorous — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ become ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very, etc. ▪ He isn t u …

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  • 17vigorous — adjective 1) the child was vigorous Syn: robust, healthy, hale and hearty, strong, sturdy, fit; hardy, tough, athletic; bouncing, thriving, flourishing, blooming; energetic, lively, active, perky …

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  • 18vigorous — adjective 1) the child was vigorous Syn: robust, healthy, hale and hearty, strong, sturdy, fit, hardy, tough, energetic, lively, active 2) a vigorous defence Syn …

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  • 19vigorous — [ˈvɪg(ə)rəs] adj 1) full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination a vigorous debate/campaign[/ex] 2) strong and healthy a vigorous young man[/ex] vigorously adv …

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  • 20vigorous — vig•or•ous [[t]ˈvɪg ər əs[/t]] adj. 1) full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort[/ex] 2) strong or active; robust 3) energetic; forceful: a vigorous personality[/ex] 4) powerful in action or effect 5) bot growing well, as a plant… …

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