GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

The meaning of the word civil is of or relating to citizens.

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WordMeaning
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark