GRE Word List
LATERAL
of or relating to the side
The meaning of the word lateral is of or relating to the side.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |