GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
litheeasily bent or flexed