GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
rabidextremely violent : furious
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
haggardnot tamed
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
slywise in practical affairs