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
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
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abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
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vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
puddingblood sausage
freebooterpirate
understateto represent as less than is the case
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will