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
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome