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
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
fuddlebooze
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
indissolublenot dissoluble
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law