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 |
|---|---|
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |