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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WordMeaning
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
alludeto make indirect reference
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
generalitythe quality or state of being general