GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| motley | variegated in color |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |