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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virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
denotationan act or process of denoting
irremediablenot remediable
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
unbridledunrestrained
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious