GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

Random words

WordMeaning
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
shearto cut off the hair from
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
prodigya highly talented child or youth