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 |
|---|---|
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |