GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |