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
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
pulchritudephysical comeliness
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest