GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
receptiveable or inclined to receive
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
indicativeserving to indicate
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure