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 |
|---|---|
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |