GRE Word List
MATERNAL
of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
The meaning of the word maternal is of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| paltry | inferior |
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| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
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| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |