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
smotherto kill by depriving of air
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process