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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marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
consignto give over to another's care
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)