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 |
|---|---|
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |