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 |
|---|---|
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |