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 |
|---|---|
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |