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
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
succulentfull of juice : juicy
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme