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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| delete | to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |