GRE Word List
VIGILANTE
one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers
The meaning of the word vigilante is one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mosaic | picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ. |
| natty | neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser |
| purge | remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N. |
| humane | marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian |
| disparity | difference; condition of inequality; OP. parity |
| fete | honor at a festival; celebrate or honor with a feast; N. (outdoor) festival or feast; CF. feast |
| rally | come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering |
| fussy | fastidious; finicky; easily upset |
| dross | waste matter; worthless impurities |
| tact | skill or sensitivity in dealing with people without causing offence |