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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
solventable to pay all legal debts
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
circleta little circle
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult