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 |
|---|---|
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |