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 |
|---|---|
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |