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 |
|---|---|
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
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| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
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| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
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