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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
prongfork
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
cursiverunning