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
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted