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
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
wastrelvagabond
raspyharsh
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
gnomemaxim
severto put or keep apart : divide
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges