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
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
egressa place or means of going out : exit
propulsivetending or having power to propel
compulsivehaving power to compel
superannuatedoutmoded
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
amalgama mixture of different elements