legal summons; serve or summon with a subpoena
The lawyer received a subpoena for the trial.
Vocabulary like subpoena appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
walk pompously; to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
daze; the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens
block progress
keep down; put down by force or intimidation
personal; taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
grand; inspiring awe
compliant; willing to submit to orders or wishes of others
subsidiary; an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
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