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
loftan upper room or floor : attic
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
pedestriancommonplace
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
inclementlacking mildness: such as