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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| categorical | absolute |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |