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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| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
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