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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volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious