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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WordMeaning
nubileof marriageable condition or age
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop