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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
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
amalgama mixture of different elements
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
deliriuman acute (see acute
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic