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
viandan item of food
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
compellingthat compels: such as
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person