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 |
|---|---|
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| secession | withdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement |
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |