GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
| pitfall | trap |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| ensconce | shelter |