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
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
countenancelook
endorseto write on the back of
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning