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
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
raffleto engage in a raffle
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent