vigilance

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the process of paying close and continuous attention
  2. noun vigilant attentiveness

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French vigilance, from Latin vigilantia.

In classic literature

Synonyms

watchfulness, wakefulness, alertness

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