GRE Word List

SUBSISTENCE

real being : existence

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
parochialof or relating to a church parish
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
stemthe main trunk of a plant
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy