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
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
effluviuman invisible emanation
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged