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
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger