GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

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

Random words

WordMeaning
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
postulatedemand
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
hypochondriachypochondriacal
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift