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
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
funerealof or relating to a funeral
trampletramp
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
fervidvery hot : burning
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
induceto move by persuasion or influence