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
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
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aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
flirtto move erratically : flit
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life