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
concatenatelinked together
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
cessiona yielding to another : concession
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)