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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
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| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
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| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |