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vigor - Physical strength and good health

A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.

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vitality - The state of being strong and active; energy

Despite being far older than most of the other runners, Hank's vitality shone through as he completed the marathon.

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bolster - Support or strengthen; prop up

Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.

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pep - Energy or enthusiasm

Full of pep, Nicholas couldn't contain his excitement on the first day of summer vacation.

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clout - Influence or power, especially in politics or business

The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.

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Leverage - The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage

She leveraged her connections to get the job, ahead of the many others who had applied for it.

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tenacity - Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way

The tennis player was hard to beat because he had tremendous tenacity to win and fought vigorously for every point.

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virile - A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive

Many women like Russel Crowe's virile energy as depicted in the movie Gladiator.

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Linchpin - A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.

The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.

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Fortitude - Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.

Despite the unruly crowd that seemed it could erupt in chaos at any moment, he handled the situation with great fortitude.

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Galvanize - To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.

The leader's speech was successful in being able to galvanize the crowd into seeing a hopeful vision of the future.

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energized - Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big

After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.