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
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
giddydizzy
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
nibbill
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
appurtenancesaccessory objects