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
retaliateto return like for like
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
cavalcadea procession (see procession