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
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
meniala person doing menial work
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value