GRE Word List
FILIAL
pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect
The meaning of the word filial is pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect.
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Word | Meaning |
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patois | local or provincial dialect |
rococo | ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century |
tawny | brownish yellow |
valor | bravery; ADJ. valiant: possessing valor; brave |
rend | split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow |
corpuscle | red or white cell in the blood |
influx | flowing into |
betray | be unfaithful; reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly); Ex. Her trembling hands betray her anxiety. |
embroil | throw into confusion; involve in strife, dispute, or quarrel; entangle; CF. imbroglio |
peon | landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage |