Definition of vigil

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Vigil (v. i.) A religious service performed in the evening preceding a feast.

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Awake :: Awake (a.) Not sleeping or lethargic; roused from sleep; in a state of vigilance or action.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) Originally, the watch kept on the night before a feast..
Wake :: Wake (n.) The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil..
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.
Unwary :: Unwary (a.) Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.
Invigilancy :: Invigilancy (n.) Want of vigilance; neglect of watching; carelessness.
Vigilantly :: Vigilantly (adv.) In a vigilant manner.
Secureness :: Secureness (n.) The condition or quality of being secure; exemption from fear; want of vigilance; security.
Pervigilation :: Pervigilation (n.) Careful watching.
Vigilancy :: Vigilancy (n.) Vigilance.
Vigil :: Vigil (v. i.) A religious service performed in the evening preceding a feast.
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..
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..
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..
Vigilant :: Vigilant (a.) Attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety; wakeful; watchful; circumspect; wary..
Evigilation :: Evigilation (n.) A waking up or awakening.
Vigilance :: Vigilance (n.) The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
Invigilance :: Invigilance (n.) Alt. of Invigilanc.
Wake :: Wake (n.) An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking, often to excess..
Aware :: Aware (a.) Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.
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