10
dependent(adjective, weak, low, inferior, subordinate)
10
inessential(adjective, small, inferior, insignificant, unimportant)
10
less(adjective, adverb, lower, importance, inferior)
10
petty(adjective, light, slight, lower, low)
10
side(noun, adjective, minor, indirect, ancillary)
9
collateral(adjective, adverb, lower, low, spare)
9
adventitious
9
lowly(adjective, lower, inferior, minor, junior)
9
subsequent(adjective, place, lower, low, inferior)
9
unessential
8
alternate(adjective, inferior, reserve, minor, subordinate)
8
subaltern(noun, adjective, person, light, low)
8
supplementary(adjective, support, increase, low, inferior)
8
supportive(adjective, spare, reserve, collateral, subsidiary)
8
vicarious(adjective, inferior, last, minor, subordinate)
8
derivative(adjective, inferior, source, minor, subordinate)
8
resultant(adjective, inferior, minor, subordinate, subsequent)
7
adjunct(noun, accompaniment)
7
deputy(noun, deputy)
7
peripheral(adjective, minor, outside)
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