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
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
ebullientboiling
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed