GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
retributionrecompense
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult