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
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
smotherto kill by depriving of air
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
motleyvariegated in color
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal