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
severto put or keep apart : divide
propellantcapable of propelling
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
stoutstrong of character: such as
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder