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 |
|---|---|
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| throes | pang |
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