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
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
cadavera dead body
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
inundateoverwhelm