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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disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select