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
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
precipitousprecipitate
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards