GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
indicativeserving to indicate
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
firebranda piece of burning wood
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration