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
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
comportto be fitting : accord
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
consignto give over to another's care
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose