GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
stenchstink
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
purgeto clear of guilt
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
validhaving legal efficacy or force
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed