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
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
errantbehaving wrongly
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
sparseof few and scattered elements
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around