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
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
haphappening
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association