GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
conteststrive
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties