GRE Word List
UNDERLYING
lying beneath or below
The meaning of the word underlying is lying beneath or below.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| potentate | ruler |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |