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
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
dowseto plunge into water
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
descryto catch sight of
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
writsomething written : writing