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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addictiona 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
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
politypolitical organization
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
franticemotionally out of control
vitalof the utmost importance
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds