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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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
paramourlover
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation