GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
convolutedhaving convolutions
stemthe main trunk of a plant
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
intermediarymediator
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting