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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bliss | complete happiness |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |