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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WordMeaning
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)