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 |
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| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| resign | relegate |
| wanton | merciless |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |