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 |
|---|---|
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| sterile | failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| discombobulated | characterized by confusion or disorder |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |