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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |