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
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
exploitdeed
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
badinageplayful repartee : banter
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle