GRE Word List
SUBORDINATE
placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
The meaning of the word subordinate is placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
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| vintner | a wine merchant |
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| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |