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
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
igniteto set afire
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
dementedmad
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building