GRE Word List

SUBSISTENCE

real being : existence

The meaning of the word subsistence is real being : existence.

Random words

WordMeaning
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
condescendto assume an air of superiority
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
dissentto withhold assent or approval