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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deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
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genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
dissipateto break up and drive off
addlerotten
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
boorpeasant
disputatiousinclined to dispute
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official