GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

Random words

WordMeaning
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
tightwada close or miserly person
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
plaitpleat