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 |
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| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| pummel | pound |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |