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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distantseparated in space : away
decreean order usually having the force of law
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
disconcertto throw into confusion
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners