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
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
stemthe main trunk of a plant
progenydescendants
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated