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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| conception | the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |