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
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
peccadilloa slight offense
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions