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).

Random words

WordMeaning
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
predecessorone that precedes
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing