GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
braidto make from braids
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
ventto provide with a vent
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence