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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soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
centigraderelating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point
drabslattern
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness