GRE Word List
SUBSISTENCE
real being : existence
The meaning of the word subsistence is real being : existence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |