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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| intuition | the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |