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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WordMeaning
poreto gaze intently
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
dapperneat and trim in appearance
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
concorda state of agreement : harmony
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper