GRE Word List

FILIAL

of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter

The meaning of the word filial is of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter.

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WordMeaning
buffeta blow especially with the hand
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
jesta joking or mocking remark
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate