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

WordMeaning
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
regicidea person who kills a king
daintysomething delicious to the taste
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
concurto express agreement
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage