GRE Word List
LATERAL
of or relating to the side
The meaning of the word lateral is of or relating to the side.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| pitfall | trap |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |