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
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring