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
succorrelief
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge