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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deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
mimicryan instance of mimicking
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
inanimatenot animate:
tribunala court or forum of justice
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of