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.

Random words

WordMeaning
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
vaporizeto convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
celerityrapidity of motion or action