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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |