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
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
pugilistfighter
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
endorseto write on the back of
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking