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 |
|---|---|
| scintilla | spark |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| gradation | a series forming successive stages |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |