vigilant
/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
vig · i · lant
ˈvɪdʒ · ɪ · lənt
English Definition
adj. watchful; alert; cautious
Significado en Español
vigilante, alerta
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cảnh giác, thận trọng
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Example Sentence
The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night.
保安整夜保持警惕。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
vigil (alertness) + ant→ watchful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “vigilant”?
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A
careless
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B
watchful
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C
lazy
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D
ignorant
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B — watchful.
“vigilant” means adj. watchful; alert; cautious
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A ______ guard carefully scanned the restless crowd for any sign of trouble.
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A
vigilant
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B
careless
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C
sleepy
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D
distracted
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A — vigilant.
“vigilant” means adj. watchful; alert; cautious
Common questions about “vigilant”
What does “vigilant” mean?
vigilant — adj. watchful; alert; cautious. In Chinese: 警惕的；警醒的.
How do you pronounce “vigilant”?
vigilant is pronounced /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: vig · i · lant.
How do you use “vigilant” in a sentence?
The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night. (保安整夜保持警惕。)
What are synonyms for “vigilant”?
watchful, alert — all close in meaning to vigilant (adj. watchful; alert; cautious).
Is “vigilant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. vigilant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “vigilant”?
vigil (alertness) + ant→ watchful.
