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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WordMeaning
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
poreto gaze intently
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
elegya poem in elegiac couplets
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance