GRE Word List

SUBSERVIENT

useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate

The meaning of the word subservient is useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate.

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WordMeaning
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
consignto give over to another's care
habituateto make used to something : accustom
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods