GRE Word List

SUBSISTENCE

real being : existence

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

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WordMeaning
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
obesehaving excessive body fat
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
cloistera monastic establishment
implodeto burst inward
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect