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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fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen