GRE Word List

SUBORN

to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing

The meaning of the word suborn is to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing.

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platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
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opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
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striatedmarked with striations or striae
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
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