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 |
|---|---|
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| canto | one of the major divisions of a long poem |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| clown | farmer |