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

WordMeaning
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
gistessence; main point; substance
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
withholdto hold back from action : check