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To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
"Minor details were subsumed under the main topic."
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
"The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle."
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
"They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes."
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface; hidden or secret.
"The miners discovered a subterranean tunnel."
so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; not obvious
"She gave him a subtle smile that hinted at her approval."
the quality of being delicate, precise, or difficult to detect
"The beauty of the painting lies in its subtlety of colors."
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
"In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend."
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
"The government accused the rebels of planning subversion."
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
"The group was banned for its subversive activities."
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
"The rebels tried to subvert the government."
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
"She worked hard to succeed in her career."
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
"In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly."
the achievement of an aim, purpose, or result
"His hard work led to great success."
having achieved success; having attained wealth, position, or honor
"He is a successful businessman."
A person or thing that follows another in a position, office, or role.
"The company appointed a successor after the CEO retired."
Expressed in a clear and brief manner.
"Her presentation was succinct and easy to follow."
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
"The charity provided succor to the flood victims."
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
"The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it."
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
"He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle."
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
"The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket."
causing or increasing sweating
"The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever."
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
"He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance."
the state of having enough of something; adequacy
"The village had a sufficiency of food after the harvest."
enough; adequate for a purpose
"She had sufficient money to buy the dress."
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