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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centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
braggadocioempty boasting
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued