GRE Word List

SUBSIDIARY

furnishing aid or support : auxiliary

The meaning of the word subsidiary is furnishing aid or support : auxiliary.

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WordMeaning
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
hubbubnoise
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe