GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

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WordMeaning
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
dintforce
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
pendulouspoised without visible support
propsomething that props or sustains : support
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation