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
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
filingan act or instance of using a file
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
precipitantprecipitate