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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| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
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| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
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