GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile