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
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
impoverishto make poor