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
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
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obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
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inanimatenot animate:
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
belaborto attack verbally