GRE Word List

UNDERLYING

lying beneath or below

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

Random words

WordMeaning
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
motleyvariegated in color
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
premonitorygiving warning
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates