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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geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
impedimentsomething that impedes
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else