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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| meteoric | of or relating to a meteor |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| gnarl | snarl |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |