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
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
insensatelacking sense or understanding
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic