The Only Use of
stringent
in
Wonder, by R.J. Palacio
- At the very least, I am somewhat troubled that this child was not held to the same stringent application standards (i.e. interview) that the rest of the incoming middle-school students were.
p. 162.7stringent = strict and unbending
Definition:
demanding strict attention to detailed rules and procedures
or:
with restricted options -- such as when there is a shortage of money or time
or:
with restricted options -- such as when there is a shortage of money or time