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Word: Vigilant
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 15th century: from Latin vigilant- ‘keeping awake’, from the verb vigilare, from vigil (see vigil)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvɪdʒɪlənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Short Definition:keeping careful watch for possible danger
Examples:- the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours
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