Word: vigorating
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...neutrons. Some of the neutrons disintegrated, forming protons and electrons. They joined with the protons and one another, forming heavier elements. The original nuclear reactions were complete in a few minutes, and they generated so much energy that the ylem (from Greek, original matter) blew up with cosmic vigor. The pieces flew apart. They are still flying apart today as the myriad galaxies of the expanding universe...
...lack of undergraduate vigor at Yale became only too clear last year in the Daily's weak-kneed failure to publish on Saturdays. Anyone might have expected this moral irresolution at Yale, but we view with astonishment the present inadequacies of those impeccable gentlemen from New Jersey. The Daily Princetonian has been parodied at least three times in the last three years, and the Tiger has not retaliated. Even when Princeton's proud flag disappeared, our kittenish friends did nothing to redeem this disgrace...
...affections, and certainly makes the most of her own talents and adroit direction in bringing out everything the role has to offer. The good-hearted cynicism of Philinte comes across delightfully in Beatey's highly amusing performances, and Hunt handles the confident pomposity of Oronte with his usual competent vigor...
...most thought-provoking things I read was Vice President Nixon's name at the head of the list of possible presidential candidates. Let us face the facts. Mr. Nixon, for all his "intelligence, youth and vigor," is hardly a presidential candidate . . . He couldn't have acquired the wisdom and knowledge needed for the job in the few short years he has been in Washington. I think the nation's welfare is more important than that of the party. There is too much partisanship in the Republican Party now, put there by people who think only of feathering...
...Wisdom can achieve a hybrid vigor by crossing the scientist and the humanist through a more extensive and intensive interaction within the faculty," he suggested. "Why should not the professor of physics to expected to refresh himself every seven years with a sabbatical by taking a course in aesthetics or comparative literature or in the Greek drama?" he asked...