GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| contest | strive |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |