GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
retainto keep in possession or use