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
effeteno longer fertile
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
esteemthe regard in which one is held
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
inclementlacking mildness: such as
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon