Most Important SAT Vocabulary: VIGILANCE 👁️
VIGILANCE is an essential quality for those who need to stay alert and aware of dangers or potential issues. This word is pretty common and could definitely appear on your SAT exam.
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ℹ️ Part of speech of vigilance
vigilance is a non-count NOUN.
🗣️ Pronunciation of vigilance
vigilance is pronounced /ˈvɪ.dʒə.ləns/ or VI-juh-luhns.
📚️ Definition of vigilance
vigilance means the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Example: constant vigilance is required.
📰 Examples of vigilance
Here are some examples of vigilance in usage:
The lifeguard's vigilance saved a child from drowning.
Diligent vigilance is essential for cybersecurity professionals to protect sensitive data from attacks.
The security guard exhibited remarkable vigilance by noticing the small fire before it spread.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on vigilance
Test yourself!
vigilance most nearly means
(A) carelessness.
(B) ignorance.
(C) confusion.
(D) relaxation.
(E) watchfulness.
And one more:
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the concept of vigilance?
(A) The cat slept peacefully in the sun.
(B) Emile walked around absentmindedly.
(C) Rina constantly observed her surroundings for any sign of danger.
(D) The wallpaper was a bright shade of yellow.
(E) The car sped down the highway.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word vigilance correctly
vigilant is the adjective form, and it describes someone who is carefully watching out for potential problems. Vigilance can refer to a general state of alertness or a specific act of keeping watch.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
E, watchfulness.
C, Rina constantly observed.... Explanation: This sentence best conveys the meaning of vigilance as it describes someone actively keeping a careful watch for any potential problems.
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