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 |
|---|---|
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| chafe | irritate |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |