GRE Word List

SUBSISTENCE

real being : existence

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

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ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime