vigour

/ˈvɪɡɚ/ noun C2

Active strength or force of body or mind; a capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy. (countable, uncountable)
Strength or force in animal or vegetable nature or action. (countable, uncountable) · A plant grows with vigour.
Strength; efficacy; potency. (countable, uncountable)

Plural vigours

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My friend had listened with amused surprise to this long speech, which was poured forth with extraordinary vigour and earnestness, every point being driven home by the slapping of a brawny hand upon the speaker’s knee.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 100 · C1

You give me fresh life and vigour.

Pride and Prejudice, p. 179 · B2

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