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
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains