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.

Random words

WordMeaning
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous