GRE Word List

LATERAL

of or relating to the side

The meaning of the word lateral is of or relating to the side.

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WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
supersedeto cause to be set aside
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
reprisea musical repetition:
jibeto be in accord : agree
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent