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
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
delugean overflowing of the land by water
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate