GRE Word List

VIGILANT

alertly watchful especially to avoid danger

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

Random words

WordMeaning
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
pryto look closely or inquisitively
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness