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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| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |