subordinate
Group 18Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (adjective)
- Lower in rank or position; of lesser importance GRE
- (verb)
- To treat as of lesser importance GRE
Example in Context
The report warned against subordinating long-term public health goals to short-term economic considerations.
Synonyms
lowerjuniorsecondary
Etymology
Ordered under, indicating a lower rank or position.
- sub- (Latin) — under
- ordinare (Latin) — to order
Memory Aid
📉Sounds like “Sub-Bored-Nate”
When SUB-BORING NATE is in charge, everyone knows he’s the subordinate of fun!
Visual Association
👷A worker in a hard hat looking up nervously at their boss towering over them, feeling subordinate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “subordinate” mean on the GRE?
subordinate (adjective) means “Lower in rank or position; of lesser importance”. The report warned against subordinating long-term public health goals to short-term economic considerations.
How to remember “subordinate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “subordinate” sounds like “Sub-Bored-Nate”. When SUB-BORING NATE is in charge, everyone knows he’s the subordinate of fun!
What are synonyms for “subordinate”?
Common synonyms: lower, junior, secondary.