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 |
|---|---|
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |
| overweening | arrogant |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
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