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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astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
hypochondriachypochondriacal
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
pliantpliable