GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| debonair | suave |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |