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 |
|---|---|
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| purported | reputed |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |