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 |
|---|---|
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| bacchanal | orgy |
| haggard | not tamed |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |