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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WordMeaning
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
venuelocale
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
obsequya funeral or burial rite
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
sustainto give support or relief to
disconcertto throw into confusion