GRE Word List

SUBMISSIVE

submitting to others

The meaning of the word submissive is submitting to others.

Random words

WordMeaning
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
overweeningarrogant
bevya large group or collection
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious