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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| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
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| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
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