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 |
|---|---|
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| mountebank | a person who sells quack medicines from a platform |
| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |