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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| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| cohere | to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| obscure | dark |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |