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 |
|---|---|
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| asunder | into parts |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |