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
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
skimpskimpy
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith