overturn; cause the downfall of; of rulers
The rebel group attempted to subvert the government.
Vocabulary like subvert 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.
decrease; wear off or die down
secondary; an assistant subject to the control of another
financial aid; a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
real; fairly large
prove with evidence
replace; put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
hard to notice or detect
nuance; a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
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