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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
| biting | having the power to bite |
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| retiring | reserved |
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