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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| warranted | sanction |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |