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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| amble | to go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| cohere | to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |