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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blackball | to vote against |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| mountebank | a person who sells quack medicines from a platform |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| belie | to give a false impression of |