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 |
|---|---|
| queasy | causing nausea |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| raspy | harsh |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |