GRE Word List
CIVIL
having to do with citizens; not military or religious; courteous and polite; Ex. married in a civil ceremony; Ex. civil strife/disorder/law; N. civility; CF. civic
The meaning of the word civil is having to do with citizens; not military or religious; courteous and polite; Ex. married in a civil ceremony; Ex. civil strife/disorder/law; N. civility; CF. civic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harping | tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously |
| misconstrue | interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge |
| anecdote | short story of an amusing or interesting event |
| ascertain | find out for certain; make certain |
| humid | damp; N. humidity |
| covert | secret; hidden; implied; OP. overt |
| dribble | flow or fall in drops; let saliva flow out slowly from the mouth; move a ball; N. |
| bohemian | unconventional (in an artistic way) |
| adulation | flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved |
| despot | tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler; CF. despotism |
