GRE Word List
LATERAL
of or coming from the side
The meaning of the word lateral is of or coming from the side.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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chaste | morally pure; virginal; abstaining from illicit sexual acts; modest; simple (of a style of writing); not highly decorated; austere |
rampant | growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed |
fleck | spot; mark with flecks; N: small mark or spot |
abominate | loathe; hate |
dishonor | disgrace; N. ADJ. dishonorable |
founder | person who establishes (an organization or business) |
wrest | obtain by pulling violently; pull away; take by violence; Ex. wrest victory from their grasp |
console | lessen sadness or disappointment; give comfort; allay the sorrow of; N. consolation |
slur | pronounce indistinctly; speak indistinctly; mumble |
primordial | existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary |