GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |