GRE Word List

TERTIARY

of third rank, importance, or value

The meaning of the word tertiary is of third rank, importance, or value.

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WordMeaning
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
sparseof few and scattered elements
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
nourishmentfood
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
idlenot occupied or employed: such as