GRE Word List
MATERNAL
motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
The meaning of the word maternal is motherly; N. maternity: motherhood.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fluted | having vertical parallel grooves (as in a pillar); V. flute: make long parallel inward curves in; N. flute: long rounded groove incised on the shaft of a column |
| doggerel | poor verse |
| pendulous | hanging; suspended |
| mutinous | unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer |
| excoriate | scold with biting harshness; censure strongly; strip the skin off |
| partial | incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something |
| understate | state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate |
| seminary | school for training future ministers; secondary school, especially for young women |
| tribune | official of ancient Rome elected by the plebians to protect their rights; protector of the people |
| coma | deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow |
