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 |
|---|---|
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| enhance | heighten |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |