GRE Word List
AVUNCULAR
suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
The meaning of the word avuncular is suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |