GRE Word List

SUBSUME

to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element

The meaning of the word subsume is to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element.

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WordMeaning
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
impoverishto make poor
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
garnerto gather into storage