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
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
besiegeto surround with armed forces
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
refraincurb
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt