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 |
|---|---|
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| graduate | to receive an academic degree or diploma |