GRE Word List
TERTIARY
of third rank, importance, or value
The meaning of the word tertiary is of third rank, importance, or value.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| giddy | dizzy |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| nib | bill |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |