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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Invigilance :: Invigilance (n.) Alt. of Invigilanc.
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be awake; to be or continue without sleep; to wake; to keep vigil.
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..
Wakeful :: Wakeful (a.) Not sleeping; indisposed to sleep; watchful; vigilant.
Invigilancy :: Invigilancy (n.) Want of vigilance; neglect of watching; carelessness.
Vigilantly :: Vigilantly (adv.) In a vigilant manner.
Alarmed :: Alarmed (a.) Aroused to vigilance; excited by fear of approaching danger; agitated; disturbed; as, an alarmed neighborhood; an alarmed modesty..
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.
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..
Patriotic :: Patriotic (a.) Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance..
Vigilant :: Vigilant (a.) Attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety; wakeful; watchful; circumspect; wary..
Awake :: Awake (a.) Not sleeping or lethargic; roused from sleep; in a state of vigilance or action.
Sleep :: Sleep (v. i.) To be careless, inattentive, or uncouncerned; not to be vigilant; to live thoughtlessly..
Pervigilation :: Pervigilation (n.) Careful watching.
Open-eyed :: Open-eyed (a.) With eyes widely open; watchful; vigilant.
Jealous :: Jealous (a.) Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
Heedful :: Heedful (a.) Full of heed; regarding with care; cautious; circumspect; attentive; vigilant.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) A religious service performed in the evening preceding a feast.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Later, the day and the night preceding a feast..
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