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 |
|---|---|
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |