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
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
fiascoa complete failure
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
roosteran adult male domestic chicken
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed