Annas brother took his AVUNCULAR duties very seriously. He taught her children how to read, write and speak German. What does avuncular mean?
- Adjective of a mentor
- Qualities of a Germanic monk
- Adjective of a father
- Adjective of an uncle
Answer
The correct answer is D) Adjective of an uncle.
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