GRE Word List

SUBVERSIVE

the act of subverting : the state of being subverted

The meaning of the word subversive is the act of subverting : the state of being subverted.

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shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
urchinhedgehog
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
ricketyaffected with rickets