GRE Word List

VIGILANT

alertly watchful especially to avoid danger

The meaning of the word vigilant is alertly watchful especially to avoid danger.

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WordMeaning
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
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dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental