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
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
drabslattern
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
plightto put or give in pledge : engage