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 |
|---|---|
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| collate | to compare critically |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |