Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A group of related living things that is smaller than a phylum and larger than a class in the biological classification system.

Example: The subphylum Vertebrata includes animals with backbones, such as mammals and birds.

Definition: A legal document that orders someone to attend court or produce evidence.

Example: The lawyer issued a subpoena to the witness to ensure their appearance at the trial.

Definition: To officially order someone to attend a court or produce documents.

Example: The lawyer decided to subpoena the witness for the trial.

Definition: A smaller group within a larger population that has specific characteristics or origins.

Example: The researchers studied a subpopulation of the species to understand its unique traits.

Definition: A decrease in the effectiveness or strength of something, such as a drug or the ability to pass on traits.

Example: The study showed a significant subpotency in the medication after it was stored improperly.

Definition: Referring to loans or interest rates that are lower quality or higher risk, often given to borrowers with poor credit histories.

Example: Many banks offer subprime loans to individuals who may not qualify for traditional financing.

Definition: A type of loan that is offered to borrowers with lower credit ratings, often at higher interest rates due to the increased risk of default.

Example: Many people were unable to qualify for a prime mortgage and had to settle for a subprime loan instead.

Definition: A smaller problem that is part of a larger problem, where solving it helps to solve the bigger issue.

Example: To tackle the project effectively, we need to break it down into smaller subproblems.

Definition: A process that is part of a larger overall process.

Example: The main program runs several subprocesses to handle different tasks simultaneously.

Definition: Describing someone or something that operates at a level lower than a professional, but higher than a basic worker, often requiring some level of training or supervision.

Example: The subprofessional staff assisted the doctors in the clinic.

Definition: A person who works in a professional field but does not have the full qualifications or status of a professional.

Example: Many subprofessionals assist licensed professionals in their work.

Definition: A part of a computer program that can run on its own but is still part of a larger program.

Example: The main program calls a subprogram to perform specific tasks more efficiently.

Definition: A deliberate act of misrepresenting information by hiding the truth or important facts.

Example: The lawyer accused the defendant of subreption in his testimony, claiming he concealed key evidence.