GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
debonairsuave
putrefyto make putrid
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh