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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maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
siblingsib
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
expenditurethe act or process of expending