GRE Word List

SERVILE

of or befitting a menial position

The meaning of the word servile is of or befitting a menial position.

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WordMeaning
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
blareto sound loud and strident
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing