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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| pilfer | steal |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |