GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
superannuatedoutmoded