GRE Word List
SUBSERVIENT
behaving like a slave; servile; obsequious; subordinate; N. subservience
The meaning of the word subservient is behaving like a slave; servile; obsequious; subordinate; N. subservience.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| windfall | fallen fruit; unexpected lucky event |
| ration | fixed portion; V: distribute as rations |
| culprit | one guilty of a crime |
| dissonance | discord |
| teetotalism | practice of abstaining totally from alcoholic drinks; N. teetotaler;; ADJ. teetotal; CF. T + total |
| geniality | cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy; ADJ. genial: cheerful and good-tempered |
| wither | (of a plant) dry up from loss of moisture; lose freshness; shrivel; decay |
| quintessence | purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence |
| dissuade | persuade not to do; discourage; N. dissuasion |
| extradition | surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V. extradite |
