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| lively |
with quickness or vigor. [1/6 definitions] |
| low-pressure |
lacking or not requiring persistence, energy, or vigor. [1/3 definitions] |
| namby-pamby |
one that lacks vigor or decisiveness. [1/3 definitions] |
| old age |
the final stage of life, considered in humans to begin at about age sixty-five, characterized by a decline in health and vigor. |
| pep |
(informal) lively energy or spirit; vigor. [2/3 definitions] |
| rally1 |
to recover rapidly from or as if from weakness, illness, or loss; regain vigor or value. [1/12 definitions] |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| renascent |
being renewed or reborn; having new life or vigor. |
| revitalize |
to give fresh life, vigor, or vitality to. |
| revival |
a return to life, vigor, or vitality. [1/4 definitions] |
| revive |
to infuse with new health, vigor, or vitality. [2/9 definitions] |
| rough-and-ready |
showing or characterized by rough vigor and quick response rather than refinement, formality, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| roundly |
with great vigor or forthrightness; thoroughly. [1/2 definitions] |
| sally |
to set out or depart, esp. with energy or vigor. [1/7 definitions] |
| shrivel |
to lessen in vigor, strength, ability, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| sinew |
(often pl.) the source or foundation of strength and vigor. [1/3 definitions] |
| spirited |
full of vigor, courage, or enthusiasm. |
| successful |
developing or operating well and with vigor. [1/4 definitions] |
| tonic |
something that refreshes or restores one's strength or vigor. [1/6 definitions] |
| vigorous |
characterized by vigor. [1/2 definitions] |
| vital |
full of life, vigor, or energy. [1/5 definitions] |
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