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 |
|---|---|
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |