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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| kismet | fate |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |