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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
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| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
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| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
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