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
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
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wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
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anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand