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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| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
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