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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ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
dire | exciting horror |
delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
endemic | belonging or native to a particular people or country |
esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |