robust

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

strong, vigorous, and able to withstand demanding conditions

In a sentence

Robust in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing robust in a sentence.

A robust economy allowed the city to weather the downturn without layoffs.

Synonyms

sturdyvigoroushardysound

Antonyms

frailweakdelicate

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Robust (adjective) means strong, vigorous, and able to withstand demanding conditions

Here is robust used in an example sentence: "A robust economy allowed the city to weather the downturn without layoffs."

Common synonyms for robust include sturdy, vigorous, hardy, sound.

Antonyms of robust include frail, weak, delicate.

Robust is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.