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
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
reaperone that reaps
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
depositiona testifying especially before a court
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature