GRE Word List

VIGILANTE

a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)

The meaning of the word vigilante is a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate).

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WordMeaning
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm