GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
sleeperone that sleeps
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
direexciting horror
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson