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
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
migrantone that migrates: such as
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
tawnyof the color tawny
aspirantone who aspires