Master confusing words with ease
Vigorous vs. Rigorous
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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Rigorous
/ˈrɪɡərəs/Examples:
The course demands rigorous attention to detail.She adhered to a rigorous fitness regime.They enforced a rigorous safety protocol.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Vigorous relates to energy or strength, while rigorous focuses on closeness to details or rules.
- Remember that vigorous often describes how something is done energetically or with force.
- Rigorous implies thoroughness and accuracy in procedures or conditions.
- Think of vigor as a kind of juice – full of energy, while rigor is more about strict adherence.
- Vigorous can relate to physical activity, but rigorous is about careful precision.
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