GRE Word List

FUNDAMENTAL

serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic

The meaning of the word fundamental is serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic.

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precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
unkemptnot combed
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
repastsomething taken as food : meal