GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
concentrichaving a common center
retaliateto return like for like
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
ancillarysubordinate
violatebreak
recastto cast again