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 |
|---|---|
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| wry | twist |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |