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 |
|---|---|
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| wry | twist |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |