GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
unisonidentity in musical pitch
predecessorone that precedes
firebranda piece of burning wood
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
potentateruler
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another