GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
unisonidentity in musical pitch
begetto procreate as the father : sire
conflagrationfire
haphappening
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
combustiblecapable of combustion