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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
