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 |
|---|---|
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| progeny | descendants |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |