GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
elusivetending to elude: such as
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
laxloose
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence