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
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
laxloose
executionerone who executes
celerityrapidity of motion or action
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
mutedbeing mute : silent
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
seedycontaining or full of seeds