GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea