GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
billowingwave
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
breadthdistance from side to side : width
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
derelictionan intentional abandonment
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation