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 |
|---|---|
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |