GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
martineta strict disciplinarian
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
underlyinglying beneath or below
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
respitea period of temporary delay
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones