| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accessory | additional and not essential |
| 2. | additional | added beyond the main part |
| 3. | affiliated | officially connected or subsidiary |
| 4. | ancillary | providing support or assistance |
| 5. | appendant | attached as a supplement |
| 6. | appended | added after the main part |
| 7. | appurtenant | belonging as an accessory |
| 8. | attached | added or connected secondarily |
| 9. | attendant | accompanying as a result |
| 10. | auxiliary | supplementary or helping |
| 11. | background | not in the main focus |
| 12. | backseat | less prominent or influential |
| 13. | backstage | supporting out of public view |
| 14. | backup | available as a substitute |
| 15. | behind-the-scenes | supporting without public prominence |
| 16. | collateral | indirectly related or additional |
| 17. | complementary | adding useful support |
| 18. | consequent | resulting from something else |
| 19. | contingent | dependent on another condition |
| 20. | dependent | relying on something else |
| 21. | deputy | acting below a principal |
| 22. | derivative | developed from something else |
| 23. | derived | obtained from another source |
| 24. | dispensable | able to be done without |
| 25. | ensuing | following as a result |
| 26. | expendable | not crucial enough to keep |
| 27. | extra | more than the main amount |
| 28. | fallback | used if the main option fails |
| 29. | follow-on | coming after an earlier thing |
| 30. | following | coming next after something |
| 31. | fringe | on the edge, not central |
| 32. | humble | low in rank or status |
| 33. | incidental | happening as a minor addition |
| 34. | indirect | not direct or immediate |
| 35. | inessential | not essential or central |
| 36. | inferior | lower in rank or quality |
| 37. | insignificant | too small to matter much |
| 38. | intermediate | between two levels or stages |
| 39. | junior | lower in rank or status |
| 40. | less important | not as significant |
| 41. | less urgent | not needing immediate attention |
| 42. | lesser | lower in importance or rank |
| 43. | low-priority | not requiring primary attention |
| 44. | lower-class | of a lower class or rank |
| 45. | lower-grade | below the best grade |
| 46. | lower-level | at a less important level |
| 47. | lower-priority | less urgent or important |
| 48. | lower-ranking | below others in rank |
| 49. | lowly | humble or low in status |
| 50. | marginal | minor and not central |
| 51. | mid-level | between junior and senior levels |
| 52. | middle-rank | not among the highest ranks |
| 53. | middle-tier | not top-level or primary |
| 54. | minor | less important or serious |
| 55. | modest | limited in size or importance |
| 56. | negligible | so small as to be unimportant |
| 57. | next | immediately after another |
| 58. | nonessential | not absolutely necessary |
| 59. | nonprimary | not first or main |
| 60. | not primary | not the main one |
| 61. | of lesser importance | having reduced significance |
| 62. | offstage | not in the main spotlight |
| 63. | outer | farther from the center |
| 64. | outlying | away from the center |
| 65. | peripheral | less central or important |
| 66. | petty | trivial or minor |
| 67. | post-primary | after the primary stage |
| 68. | posterior | later in position or time |
| 69. | postinitial | occurring after the initial stage |
| 70. | remote | distant from the main focus |
| 71. | reserve | kept for later use |
| 72. | resultant | occurring as a result |
| 73. | second | next after the first |
| 74. | secondhand | received from another source |
| 75. | side | additional, not main |
| 76. | standby | ready for backup use |
| 77. | subordinate | lower in rank or importance |
| 78. | subservient | serving a subordinate role |
| 79. | subsidiary | supporting or less important |
| 80. | substitute | serving in place of another |
| 81. | supplemental | serving as a supplement |
| 82. | supplementary | added to complete or support |
| 83. | supporting | helping the main thing |
| 84. | supportive | providing help or backing |
| 85. | third-tier | well below the top level |
| 86. | trivial | of little importance |
| 87. | ulterior | hidden or secondary in purpose |
| 88. | uncritical | not crucial or central |
| 89. | understudy | substitute for a main performer |
| 90. | unessential | not essential; secondary |
| 91. | unimportant | having little importance |
| 92. | unnecessary | not needed or essential |
| 93. | unneeded | not needed; extra |
| 94. | unrequired | not required or essential |
| 95. | unsung | supporting but not celebrated |
| 96. | vassal | subordinate or dependent |
| 97. | vice | ranking below a chief |
| 98. | walk-on | minor or nonleading role |
| 99. | weaker | less strong or important |
| 100. | working-level | below senior rank |
