GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

Random words

WordMeaning
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
disputatiousinclined to dispute
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
riderone that rides
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action