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
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
promptto move to action : incite
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
categoricalabsolute
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
cringeto recoil in distaste