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
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
finitehaving definite or definable limits
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily