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 |
|---|---|
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| random | a haphazard course |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |