GRE Word List

RUDIMENTARY

consisting in first principles : fundamental

The meaning of the word rudimentary is consisting in first principles : fundamental.

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capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
quietudea quiet state : repose
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stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
niggletrifle
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert