GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
diversediffering from one another : unlike
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
harassexhaust
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others