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
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
encompassinclude
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
apprehendarrest