GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

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WordMeaning
encircleto form a circle around : surround
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
detachedstanding by itself : separate
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial