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
pummelpound
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion