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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expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |