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
executionerone who executes
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
retaliateto return like for like
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
ployescapade
cullto select from a group : choose
blareto sound loud and strident
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse