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 |
|---|---|
| alleviate | relieve |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| nexus | connection |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |