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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riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
poreto gaze intently
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
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