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 |
|---|---|
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| attentive | mindful |
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |