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
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
stoutstrong of character: such as
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous