GRE Word List

CIVIL

of or relating to citizens

The meaning of the word civil is of or relating to citizens.

Random words

WordMeaning
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
capacitylegal competency (see competence
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring