GRE Word List

SUBALTERN

particular with reference to a related universal proposition

The meaning of the word subaltern is particular with reference to a related universal proposition.

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WordMeaning
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
wrytwist
depravitya corrupt act or practice
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
surmountto prevail over : overcome
irreverencelack of reverence
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech