GRE Word List

RUDIMENTARY

consisting in first principles : fundamental

The meaning of the word rudimentary is consisting in first principles : fundamental.

Random words

WordMeaning
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
seedycontaining or full of seeds
sobernot intoxicated
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate