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
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg