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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
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
funerealof or relating to a funeral
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
sanctiona formal decree
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
disportsport
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act