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
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
trampletramp
betrothto promise to marry
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
malodoroushaving a bad odor
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air