GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

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WordMeaning
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
finishedentirely done
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
nutritiousnourishing
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching