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 |
|---|---|
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| molecule | the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |