GRE Word List

MATRIX

something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form

The meaning of the word matrix is something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form.

Random words

WordMeaning
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
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stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
traverseto go or travel across or over
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy