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 |
|---|---|
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |