GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

The meaning of the word civil is of or relating to citizens.

Random words

WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
bacchanalorgy