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 |
|---|---|
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| ramification | branch |