GRE Word List
RUDIMENTARY
consisting in first principles : fundamental
The meaning of the word rudimentary is consisting in first principles : fundamental.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |