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 |
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innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
lugubrious | mournful |
abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
jocose | given to joking : merry |
converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |