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 |
|---|---|
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| colloquy | conversation |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |