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
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
comportto be fitting : accord
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy