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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menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
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tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
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disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
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disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
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