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
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
shearto cut off the hair from
cremateto subject to cremation