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 |
|---|---|
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
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| kinetic | of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith |
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| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| sartorial | of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |