Vocabulary

Vigour

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
physical strength and good health
Urdu meaning
جوش، توانائی، زور
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. The party, whose `final call` to secure their leader`s release last November had ended in blood and tears, had been instructed to re-mobilise and demonstrate its vigour.
  2. However, Pakistan`s `vigour` in prosecuting such cases is another story.
  3. It will boost coordination of the national climate agenda, and not only help clear the existing backlog but also inject renewed vigour into languishing institutions.
  4. They can take some comfort in the renewed vigour and tenure security of their `same-page` arrangement.
  5. If the `illegal` Afghans were rounded up with such vigour, so can such trafficking rings.
Synonyms
good health, robustness, healthiness, stamina, fitness

Antonyms
listlessness, lethargy, sluggishness, torpidity
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