GRE Word List

SLAVISH

of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude

The meaning of the word slavish is of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude.

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miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
predecessorone that precedes
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
primaloriginal
natationthe action or art of swimming
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)