Definition of vigil

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Vigil (v. i.) Originally, the watch kept on the night before a feast..

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Alert :: Alert (a.) Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.
Vigily :: Vigily (n.) A vigil.
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..
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..
Vigilancy :: Vigilancy (n.) Vigilance.
Ward :: Ward (v. i.) To be vigilant; to keep guard.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) A religious service performed in the evening preceding a feast.
Heedful :: Heedful (a.) Full of heed; regarding with care; cautious; circumspect; attentive; vigilant.
Sentinel :: Sentinel (n.) A marine crab (Podophthalmus vigil) native of the Indian Ocean, remarkable for the great length of its eyestalks; -- called also sentinel crab..
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
Jealous :: Jealous (a.) Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously watchful.
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..
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.
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be attentive or vigilant; to give heed; to be on the lookout; to keep guard; to act as sentinel.
Pervigilation :: Pervigilation (n.) Careful watching.
Awake :: Awake (a.) Not sleeping or lethargic; roused from sleep; in a state of vigilance or action.
Argus :: Argus (n.) One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
Secureness :: Secureness (n.) The condition or quality of being secure; exemption from fear; want of vigilance; security.
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..
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