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 |
|---|---|
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |