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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vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness