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
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray