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 |
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| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| gargoyle | a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |