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
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
desperatehaving lost hope
slanderto utter slander against : defame
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby