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
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
thralla state of servitude or submission
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
douseto plunge into water