GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
refraincurb
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations