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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| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
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| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
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