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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stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
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beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
jibeto be in accord : agree
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
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