GRE Word List
TERTIARY
third in order or rank
The meaning of the word tertiary is third in order or rank.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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refraction | bending of a ray of light |
frolic | play and jump about happily; frisk; Ex. frolicking young lambs |
diva | operatic singer; prima donna |
argot | slang; speech spoken by only a small group of people |
moribund | dying; at the point of death; CF. death |
residue | remainder; balance |
compilation | listing of information in tabular or book form; compiling |
import | significance; importance; meaning |
discernible | distinguishable; perceivable; Ex. discernible improvement |
avarice | greediness for wealth |