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
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
oratorone who delivers an oration
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air