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
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
accessiblecapable of being reached
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
credencemental acceptance as true or real
egressa place or means of going out : exit
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully