GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless