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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
pendulouspoised without visible support
applicationan act of applying:
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner