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
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
pendulouspoised without visible support
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
untenablenot able to be defended