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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effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
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thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
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