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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WordMeaning
sapthe fluid part of a plant
overtopen to view : manifest
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
perforateto make a hole through
sportivefrolicsome
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)