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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despota ruler with absolute power and authority
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad