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
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
gazettenewspaper
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
nourishnurture
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
civilof or relating to citizens
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine