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
fervidvery hot : burning
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner