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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turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
venuelocale
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation