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What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence?
The office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.
a) assistance
b) lessen
c) inferior
d) overpower

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The answer is C. Inferior

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Subordinate just refers to someone who is less in rank or position. In this sentence, the office manager is speaking with an inferior (someone who is lower in rank)
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