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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| parlance | speech |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |