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
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
invalidnot valid:
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
hauntto visit often : frequent
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
redressto set right : remedy