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
attireto put garments on : dress
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
glazeto furnish or fit with glass