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
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
credencemental acceptance as true or real
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate