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 |
|---|---|
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |