in'vigilator

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invigilate (ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (Brit) US word: proctor to watch examination candidates, esp to prevent cheating
2.  archaic to keep watch
 
[C16: from Latin invigilāre to watch over, from in-² + vigilāre to keep watch; see vigil]
 
invigi'lation
 
n
 
in'vigilator
 
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