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 |
|---|---|
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| geriatrics | a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |