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 |
|---|---|
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| expatriate | banish |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |