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 |
|---|---|
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |