GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
discretionindividual choice or judgment
gorgea narrow passage through land
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand