GRE Word List
CIVIL
of or relating to citizens
The meaning of the word civil is of or relating to citizens.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |