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
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
punditpandit
transcribeto make a written copy of
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
legerdemainsleight of hand
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement