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 |
|---|---|
| grotto | cave |
| ethnology | a branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| stringent | tight |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |