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
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
perditioneternal damnation