GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
blemishto spoil by a flaw
raffleto engage in a raffle
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
appurtenancesaccessory objects
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults