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 |
|---|---|
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |