GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| verge | brink |