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
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
alleviaterelieve
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
accessiblecapable of being reached
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
understateto represent as less than is the case
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme