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.

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WordMeaning
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
appriseto give notice to : tell
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
desperatehaving lost hope