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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WordMeaning
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
putrefyto make putrid
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure