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
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted