GRE Word List
PRIMORDIAL
existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
The meaning of the word primordial is existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reticent | inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence |
| ruffian | violent scoundrel; bully |
| odious | arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile |
| intractable | unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child |
| proponent | supporter; backer; opposite of opponent |
| brink | edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon |
| immutable | unchangeable |
| abscond | depart secretly and hide |
| gait | manner of walking or running; speed |
| naivete | quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous |