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Those are some very rigorous words.
I want to know if the word is used correctly (as in...can you say rigorous 'words') because my sister said you don't use rigorous to describe words...but anyways...is the sentence correct.
2007-02-27 13:27:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I would not use "rigorous" to describe words. Rigorous is used in terms of strenuous activity. Instead I would use a term such as "challenging" or "intellectual" or "difficult."
2007-02-27 13:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by artemisaodc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't come across the usage 'rigorous words'. Rigor means severe or harsh. Though technically the usage 'rigorous words' may not be wrong, it sounds a bit odd. Maybe you can try the known expression 'harsh words'.
2007-02-27 13:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was a rigorous excercise
2007-02-27 13:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-27 13:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋