GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
smudgeto make a smudge on
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
tannerone that tans hides
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly