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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regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
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relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes