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
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
quietudea quiet state : repose
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore