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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extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
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repastsomething taken as food : meal
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
impenitentnot penitent
malcontenta discontented person:
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sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
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