GRE Word List
SUBJUGATE
conquer; bring under control
The meaning of the word subjugate is conquer; bring under control.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| putrefy | make or become putrid; N. putrefaction |
| ingenuous | naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid |
| sophistry | seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning; sophism |
| outgoing | sociable; eager to mix socially with others |
| frustrate | thwart; defeat; prevent from accomplishing a purpose |
| grapple | wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar |
| luxuriate | take pleasure in great comfort |
| initiate | begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated |
| trim | make neat or tidy by clipping; reduce by removing what is unnecessary; ornament; decorate (round the edges); Ex. trim the cost; Ex. jacket trimmed with fur; N. ADJ: tidy; in good order |
| pilfer | steal things of small value; filch; snitch |