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
ancestryline of descent : lineage
aperturean opening or open space : hole
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action