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
dintforce
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
soarto fly aloft or about
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
aperturean opening or open space : hole