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
appriseto give notice to : tell
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
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compartmenta separate division or section
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