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 |
|---|---|
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |