GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
caninea conical pointed tooth
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
toutto make much of : promote
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
stemthe main trunk of a plant
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness