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
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| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |