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 |
|---|---|
| ancestry | line of descent : lineage |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |