GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
begetto procreate as the father : sire
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
politypolitical organization
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room