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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adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
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despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
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