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 |
|---|---|
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |