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
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
oratorone who delivers an oration
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
requiema mass for the dead
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''