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
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses