GRE Word List

VIGIL

the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary

The meaning of the word vigil is the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary.

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WordMeaning
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
vieto strive for superiority : contend
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
bolstera long pillow or cushion
solicitorone that solicits
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
embroiderto ornament with needlework