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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WordMeaning
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous