GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
shavingthe act of one that shaves
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
contrivedevise
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care