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 |
|---|---|
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| asunder | into parts |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |