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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| overwhelm | upset |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |