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 |
|---|---|
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |