Definition of vigil

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Vigil (v. i.) Abstinence from sleep, whether at a time when sleep is customary or not; the act of keeping awake, or the state of being awake, or the state of being awake; sleeplessness; wakefulness; watch..

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Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Later, the day and the night preceding a feast..
Unwary :: Unwary (a.) Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
Watchful :: Watchful (a.) Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits..
Cerberus :: Cerberus (n.) A monster, in the shape of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly..
Argus :: Argus (n.) One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
Circumspectness :: Circumspectness (n.) Vigilance in guarding against evil from every quarter; caution.
Wake :: Wake (n.) The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil..
Ward :: Ward (v. i.) To be vigilant; to keep guard.
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.
Alarm :: Alarm (v. t.) To call to arms for defense; to give notice to (any one) of approaching danger; to rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Originally, the watch kept on the night before a feast..
Invigilancy :: Invigilancy (n.) Want of vigilance; neglect of watching; carelessness.
Vigilant :: Vigilant (a.) Attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety; wakeful; watchful; circumspect; wary..
Secureness :: Secureness (n.) The condition or quality of being secure; exemption from fear; want of vigilance; security.
Vigily :: Vigily (n.) A vigil.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) A religious service performed in the evening preceding a feast.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Abstinence from sleep, whether at a time when sleep is customary or not; the act of keeping awake, or the state of being awake, or the state of being awake; sleeplessness; wakefulness; watch..
Vigilancy :: Vigilancy (n.) Vigilance.
Awake :: Awake (a.) Not sleeping or lethargic; roused from sleep; in a state of vigilance or action.
Invigilance :: Invigilance (n.) Alt. of Invigilanc.
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