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
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring