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Vigorish vs. Vigorous
Vigorish
Examples:
The vigorish on the loan was a steep 20%.Bookies often charge a vigorish on winning bets.She negotiated the vigorish down with her lender.
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Vigorous
/ˈvɪɡərəs/Examples:
The debate was vigorous and full of compelling points.Her vigorous workout routine amazed the fitness trainer.The rescue dog exhibited vigorous energy during training.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Vigorish is a noun and is typically related to financial contexts, particularly gambling.
- Vigorous is an adjective and describes someone or something with strength and energy.
- Remember that vigorish involves money or percentages, often referring to the commission or charge in betting scenarios.
- Vigorous suggests action, describing how someone or something operates with robustness or liveliness.
- The word vigorous has an o after vig, and you can remember this by thinking about the o in robust, which it describes.
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