GRE Word List

SUBSISTENCE

real being : existence

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

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WordMeaning
impuissanceweakness
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
pungentsharply painful
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical