GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.

Random words

WordMeaning
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
censurea judgment involving condemnation
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
hardybold
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
defalcatededuct