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 |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| finished | entirely done |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| raspy | harsh |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |