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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doom | a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| glaze | to furnish or fit with glass |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |