GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
apoplexystroke
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
jostleto come in contact or into collision
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
satiatefilled to satiety
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette