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
tatterto make ragged
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
notableworthy of note : remarkable
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)