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
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice