GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
carefreefree from care: such as
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
copiousyielding something abundantly
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation